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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process conducted by Oxford Direct Services Limited involved the acquisition of Fleet Asset Management Software. The procurement falls under the vehicle-fleet-support services industry category and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is marked as an "award" with key dates indicating that the tendering period concluded on 21st May 2026, and the contract commenced on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2029. This procurement was executed through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement, valued at £166,500.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated in the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses in the technology or software development sector, capable of providing fleet asset management solutions, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The awarded contract to ASC Software Limited underscores the potential for SMEs to secure substantial roles in public procurement processes, enhancing their market presence and operational scale within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fleet Asset Management Software

Notice Description

Fleet Asset Management Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dbb4bd8-e008-40af-8fb1-1973593b20dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed49e5a9-6008-474a-953f-5b6288532e74
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASC SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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