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Contract Award - UK Vehicle Hire

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for UK Vehicle Hire, which includes passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and on-road 4x4s. The contract is based on a successful trial period that commenced on 20th February 2017, with the official call-off contract starting on 1st June 2017. The contract has an initial duration of three years and may extend for an additional year. This procurement, classified under road transport services, was completed through a collaborative further competition managed by Devon and Cornwall Police via the Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Hire Services Framework. The total contract value is £320,000 and delivery will occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses within the transport and vehicle hire industry. Companies specialising in passenger vehicle and light commercial vehicle rentals, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Engaging with this buyer can lead to potential partnerships and new business avenues, especially for those interested in governmental contracts within the emergency services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award - UK Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for UK Vehicle Hire (Passenger Cars, Vans (Light Commercial Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes) and On-Road 4x4's). A trial period will commence on 20th February 2017 and subject to the success of the trial, a confirmed contract will commence on 1st June 2017 with an initial period of three years and the option of a 12 month extension. This contract is awarded as a result of a South West Emergency Services collaborative further competition, led by Devon and Cornwall Police via the Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Hire Services Framework Agreement (RM1062). Update 26/04/17 - Trial period successful, a formal Call-Off Contract will commence on 1st June 2017 for an initial period of three years and the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58542e45-e95e-4def-a3a4-70e07c6e676f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19f74f4-59a0-4c83-958b-d977a16701f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2021 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOT GROUP LTD T/A THRIFTY CAR AND VAN RENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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