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NTU/25/2810/DS

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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26 Jan 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NTU/25/2810/DS" was conducted by Nottingham Trent University. This tender involved the direct award of a contract for the short-term hire of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, classified under CPV code 34100000 for motor vehicles. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a CCS Framework Agreement, with the Framework's closing date being 19th December 2022. The award was published on 26th January 2026. Located in Nottingham, England, the contract period spans from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2030, with a total value of £170,000 in GBP, specifically aimed at supporting SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies engaged in short-term vehicle hire and related services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this market include those experienced in supplying motor vehicles to educational institutions or public entities. The involvement in a major framework agreement and the focus on SME and VCSE suitability underscores the potential for smaller organisations to secure consistent engagements and foster collaboration with a prominent university, thereby enhancing their reputation and market standing.

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Notice Title

NTU/25/2810/DS

Notice Description

Direct award via CCS Framework Agreement Ref: RM6265 Lot 1: Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the CCS Framework Agreement, which was 19th December 2022. Additional information: Direct award via CCS Framework Agreement Ref: RM6265 Lot 1: Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T. The closing date stated in this notice is the closing date of the CCS Framework Agreement, which was 19th December 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-889191c6-ee9f-4a11-824d-6f3dc9aff017
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88b24bad-94c0-4d7b-ab6a-b7fcbac84e06
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2030 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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