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Vehicle fleet rental

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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14 May 2026 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Southern Housing as the buying organisation, seeking to establish a vehicle fleet rental service under the contract title "Vehicle fleet rental". The tender, categorised under the motor vehicles industry, is focused on services and is set to be conducted in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited on 12th May 2026. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th April 2028. This procurement was achieved through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the motor vehicle and service sectors, especially those that can provide efficient fleet management and rental solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in long-term contracts such as this can help SMEs grow by ensuring stable revenue streams and enhancing their market presence. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and familiarity with the needs of large housing organisations like Southern Housing are likely to perform well in this context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle fleet rental

Notice Description

Vehicle fleet rental

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bfe7a3c-6900-4c01-845c-7ba6b4f740ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87923b45-c83d-411e-9a7b-03711e6bf764
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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