Award

A leased vehicle supplied to employees as part of a salary sacrifice scheme supplied by NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Call off from ESPO Staff Benefit Framework. 319_23.

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Award

05 Mar 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the West Midlands Fire Service involved acquiring leased electric vehicles for employees via a salary sacrifice scheme, arranged by NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST through the ESPO Staff Benefit Framework. This tender, classified under CPV Code 34144900 for Electric Vehicles, targeted the West Midlands region, with a procurement method described as a competitive quotation below threshold. The process reached the Award stage on 23rd February 2026, with the contract active for a brief period from 23rd February to 24th February 2026, valued at approximately £30,258. The procurement concluded with Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT serving as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions. Companies that offer competitive lease packages under salary sacrifice schemes may find similar partnerships profitable and should consider aligning their offerings with large-scale entities such as NHS trusts to foster new revenue streams. Although the procurement method was limited and not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in competitive quotation processes below the threshold may find success in similar future tenders through innovative bid strategies that appeal to public sector organisations looking for sustainable fleet solutions.

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Notice Title

A leased vehicle supplied to employees as part of a salary sacrifice scheme supplied by NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Call off from ESPO Staff Benefit Framework. 319_23.

Notice Description

A leased vehicle supplied to employees as part of a salary sacrifice scheme supplied by NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Call off from ESPO Staff Benefit Framework. 319_23.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-578a41cf-8304-4d43-90d1-83924196ede3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cc95fcc-93c5-4f07-8b7a-dbd6a10d375d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,258 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,258 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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