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GSS24560 ICS Car Hire

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement notice entitled "GSS24560 ICS Car Hire" has been concluded, focusing on supplying hire vehicles in the UK. Managed by ICS on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the procurement's industry classification fell under motor vehicles. The procurement method was selective, invoking a call-off from a framework agreement under CCS Framework reference RM6265 and covered multiple locations, including the UK and overseas territories. The process, currently in the Award stage, began its contract period on 11 December 2025 and will conclude on 10 March 2029. With a value of GBP 400,000, the process was also highlighted for its SME and VCSE suitability, creating potential opportunities for smaller enterprises.

This tender provides a substantial business opportunity for enterprises involved in vehicle hiring. From estate and saloon cars to 4-wheel-drive vehicles, businesses with expertise in these classifications can find growth prospects through this contract. Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Ltd was awarded the contract, indicating that businesses capable of scaling operations and meeting diverse delivery needs spanning Britain's overseas territories and other global locations are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The involvement of multiple regions extends the potential client network, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their operations internationally and those interested in leveraging framework agreements to secure governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

GSS24560 ICS Car Hire

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Framework reference RM6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions Lot 1: Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T Brief Description of Requirement: Supply of hire vehicles in the UK to DSIT / DESNZ and its business units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46dc7b0f-97da-4f1f-b539-83b940a6fbac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6a6fbbc-8588-46e6-af17-63bd7b6fe7c6
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

34111000 - Estate and saloon cars

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Mar 2028 2-3 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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