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Provision of Fuel Card Services for the Councils fleet of owned/hired vehicles

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2024 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Fuel Card Services for its fleet of vehicles. The contract involves supplying fuel cards for both diesel/petrol and electric vehicle charging. The contract value, including an extension period, is estimated at 560,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on March 1, 2024, and ends on February 28, 2027, with a potential extension until February 21, 2028. The tender period ended on January 20, 2024, with the contract now awarded.

This procurement opportunity by the East Sussex County Council presents a chance for suppliers to provide Fuel Card Services to a public entity. Businesses in the fuel card services industry, particularly those able to cater to both traditional and electric vehicles, would find this contract suitable for growth opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this project. The contract is a service-related procurement, with the main category being services, indicating a focus on service provision and delivery. Overall, this contract provides a lucrative opportunity for companies in the fuel card services sector to expand their business portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fuel Card Services for the Councils fleet of owned/hired vehicles

Notice Description

The Council seek a supplier to provide Fuel Card services for its fleet of owned or hired vehicles. The successful supplier will provide fuel cards to enable specific Council employees who drive company or hire vehicles the ability to fill up with fuel at a filling station and present a card to enable the transaction. Although the Councils fleet of owned or hired vehicles is currently diesel/petrol fuelled, the successful supplier must also be able to provide cards for Electric Vehicle charging to ensure that the new contract meets the Councils needs, both now and in the future. This contract has been awarded. Additional information: Contract value (includes extension period of 1 year) and is estimated based on current spend. It is subject to usage, fuel site location and fuel price fluctuations. End date is end of initial term. Extension period would start on 01 March 2027 and end on 21 February 2028. Contract is awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e9b020c-ebc0-4917-9c91-025d8fd1fc09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b4226-526e-4670-8d91-7246a02bb3e1
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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