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Vehicle Hire 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Vehicle Hire 2026," aimed at acquiring vehicle hire services for short-term hires across all of England. The procurement falls under the industry category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, identified by CPV code 63000000. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being made to Enterprise Rent-a-Car. This contract, valued at £900,000, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2025, marking the transition into the award stage as of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in transport and logistics services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale, geographically diverse contracts. It is especially advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement structure indicates a consideration for such entities. Businesses that can offer competitive rates and efficient service coverage across the specified locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider UK and Europe, may find valuable growth prospects through this contract.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire 2026

Notice Description

Contract for vehicle hire services for short term hires, geographic coverage across all of England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-732daed9-aaa8-4da1-b8c7-7ac5ff6a9f28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a0edda-7b72-460c-9947-3f5225cc9597
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

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