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Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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01 Aug 2025 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, through Forestry England, has awarded a contract for vehicle hire services, titled "Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire", with a focus on the procurement of motor vehicles. This contract involves providing short-term, long-term, and welfare vehicle hire, valued at £5,950,000. The undertaking falls within the goods category and utilises an open procedure. The procurement was open for tender until January 10, 2025, and spans multiple locations including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. It is currently in the Award stage, with the contract due to start on February 1, 2025, and conclude on January 31, 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle rental industry to enhance their portfolio through government contracts. The large scope and international reach of the services required are particularly beneficial for businesses experienced in providing diverse vehicle hire solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting an accessible opportunity for growth and expanded service offerings within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission have a requirement for the provision of short-term, long-term, and welfare vehicle hire. Full details of the requirement are contained in the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95a05277-480f-470a-b570-270d1426697f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d95e6e4-ae6e-42f6-bcb8-c84efae4398b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£5,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 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
FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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