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Vehicle Hire Solutions

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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09 Feb 2026 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, headquartered in London, has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Vehicle Hire Solutions". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it reached the award stage on 26th January 2026. The contract, valued at £55,000, will be executed from 1st October 2025 to 30th April 2026, covering delivery locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing vehicle support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this sector. The framework agreement structure favours businesses capable of offering comprehensive vehicle hire solutions and fleet support services. Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited was awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to explore partnership or subcontracting possibilities within such projects, especially organisations with expertise in large-scale service delivery across diverse geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Hire Solutions

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a vehicle hire service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fcbd1cb-1740-4551-acb5-599dbaf454b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/162ba797-3e99-4e01-be3d-6e8b4b90853a
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

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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