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Vehicle Hire Portal

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Vehicle Hire Portal" contract, under the industry category of Motor Vehicles (CPV ID: 34100000). The contract, awarded through the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework (Reference number 1092 - LOT 1), will begin on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2027, with an option to extend up to 31 January 2029. The total contract value, including any potential extensions, ranges from £249,824 to £494,648 exclusive of VAT. This contract will cover services in the East of England region, specifically in the United Kingdom. The final award stage concluded in the procurement process on 15 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire and leasing industry, especially those capable of providing comprehensive vehicle hire services across Suffolk County. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete and grow through this contract. With clear terms and a substantial budget, the contract offers a stable revenue stream and a chance to strengthen relationships with local government bodies. Suppliers like Fulcrum Automotive have already been active in this procurement, emphasising the contract's potential appeal to well-structured large enterprises as well.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Hire Portal

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are direct awarding their vehicle hire portal contract using the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework. Reference number 1092 - LOT 1 Contract will commence on the 1 February 2025 and expire on the 31 January 2027. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 31 January 2029. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value including any extension is between PS249,824 - PS494,648 exclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35a58028-5835-409d-82dd-8af3e2231b06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed4e6d-c736-47ff-87e6-637b49a648dd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£494,648 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,648 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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