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Vehicle Leasing

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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13 Jan 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has completed a procurement process for the leasing of seven commercial vehicles in Milton Keynes, England, under the Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management, and Salary Sacrifice framework (RM6268, Lot 1). The contract, valued at £51,717.48, includes service, maintenance, MOT, and vehicle tax, with the tender awarded to Alphabet (GB) Limited following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract period set from 3 December 2024 to 2 December 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle leasing, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive fleet management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing due to the business growth potential associated with maintaining long-term service agreements. This contract under the framework agreement supports consistent cash flow, business stability, and an enhanced portfolio for vehicle leasing companies.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Leasing

Notice Description

The lease of seven commercial vehicles to include service, maintenance, MOT and vehicle tax. Contract let under Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management and Salary Sacrifice framework (RM6268), Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67b7b578-9193-4dcd-bd10-b1fbf3b65229
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51355afe-dcda-4fa2-8bea-47f01bc6c1c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,717 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,717 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2028 4-5 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHABET (GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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