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10 x Accessible vehicle rentals

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2025 at 08:20

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21 Jun 2023 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract under the title "10 x Accessible vehicle rentals" in the industry category of Buses and Coaches (CPV code: 34121000). The procurement process falls under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Commercial Services Kent Limited & The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) Vehicle Rental Framework (Lot 2). The procurement stage is now at the award update stage. The contract, valued at £600,000, spans from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with a 1-year extension from the original end date of 31st March 2025. The rented vehicles are to be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the provision and rental of accessible vehicles. Firms operating in the vehicle rental and transportation sectors that can supply buses and coaches specifically designed to accommodate accessibility needs would be well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial budget and multi-year extension create a stable growth opportunity, potentially leading to long-term business development and expansion in the public sector vehicle rental market.

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Notice Title

10 x Accessible vehicle rentals

Notice Description

The provision of 10 x accessible vehicle rentals. This contract has been Direct Awarded through the Commercial Services Kent Limited & The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL): Vehicle Rental Framework (Lot 2) As of 1st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original procurement and subsequent contract. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89699fc9-edea-4070-817a-a560da749cbd
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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