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Hire of Vehicles (Self-Drive)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the hire of self-drive vehicles, primarily targeting the road transport services industry, with a focus on operations in South East England. The contract, valued at £7,700,000, involves a managed solution allowing the delivery and collection of a range of vehicles across the UK, with an emphasis on southern England. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited will manage vehicle sourcing and engage a supplier network to cover various vehicle types. The procurement stage is complete, following a direct award procedure under the YPO Framework 1092, and the contract is scheduled to run from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2033.

This procurement process presents substantial business opportunities for large-scale vehicle suppliers, particularly those proficient in logistics operations across multiple locations and vehicle types. The YPO Framework allows for streamlined engagement with public sector entities, fostering potential long-term partnerships. The contract is ideal for businesses capable of handling extensive operational networks and those seeking to expand their services to public sector clients, especially within the South East region of England. SMEs and VCSEs may find less prominence in this particular contract, given the managed solution requirements and scale involved.

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Notice Title

Hire of Vehicles (Self-Drive)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a managed solution for the hire of self-drive vehicles, by staff within Hampshire County Council and Hampshire-based maintained schools. The solution will enable the delivery and collection of a range of self-drive vehicles to and from any location specified by a Council or school staff member. Locations may include home, work, airports or client locations and could be anywhere across the UK, but most likely will be across the south of England. A single provider will manage vehicle sourcing and will onboard a network of suppliers to ensure coverage across all vehicle types and locations. This contract was awarded via direct award procedure under the YPO Framework 1092, Vehicle Hire, Lease & Purchase Portal (Lot 1: Car and LCV Hire).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36b39978-e875-48da-b2e2-8654aface208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68716317-2e3f-447d-940e-485f96e264bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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