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GSS23516 UK Car Hire

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 May 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GSS23516 UK Car Hire" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation through the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This award notice was part of a further competition conducted under the CCS RM6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions framework. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and is classified under the business travel services category (CPV code 79997000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 4th August 2028, and the services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The award date is noted as 1st May 2025.

This awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in vehicle hire services across the UK. It could be particularly advantageous for large-scale suppliers capable of providing a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, and minibuses. Companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, the chosen supplier for this contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their comprehensive fleet and service capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can significantly boost business prospects by providing stable and lucrative engagements with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

GSS23516 UK Car Hire

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a further competition under the CCS RM6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions for UK Research and Innovation. UK Research and Innovation was seeking a Supplier to provide a variety of hire vehicles within the UK, including standard passenger cars (manual, automatic, diesel, petrol, fully electric, low emission) as well as Light Commercial Vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes (LCV - vans to carry goods) Hire, on road and full off road 4 x 4s Vehicle Hire, Minibus (9-to-17-seater) and Car Share. The Supplier shall provide a comprehensive and value for money vehicle hire sourcing and booking service solution, within the United Kingdom that meets all requirements of the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63ee13b1-f066-4772-8058-cc9dd5838710
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5634e1c6-cb8d-4388-84cb-a42f459ddf48
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 4 Aug 2028 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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

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