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Vehicle Lease

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Jun 2026 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is overseen by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, England, which has conducted a selective tender for leasing vehicles to support its Air Accident Investigations Branch. The contract, valued at £144,928.32, falls under the services category specifically geared towards fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The procurement was executed using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to Sinclair Finance and Leasing Company on 23rd June 2026. The award has been formalized in the tender stage, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026, lasting until 31st January 2030. The scope of delivery includes not only the United Kingdom but extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle leasing and fleet management services, particularly those tailored to supporting governmental operations. Companies with the capability to provide large-scale vehicle-fleet-support services will find this contract especially beneficial. Moreover, the framework agreement's selective procurement method suggests readiness for companies that have pre-qualified, allowing for faster engagement and greater assurance of contract fulfilment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), can benefit from exploring similar opportunities within the framework to enhance their portfolio and expertise in the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Lease

Notice Description

Provision of vehicle lease for Air Accident Investigations Branch. Direct Award using framework option for 3 year lease of vehicle to provide operational support for employees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ab88d21-2fca-433e-8583-005d3c9dccd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb524e46-a1ad-4c24-9b32-adaac8cf4463
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,928 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SINCLAIR FINANCE AND LEASING

Further Information

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