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Vehicle Hire Solutions

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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12 May 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vehicle Hire Solutions" contract, conducted by the Department for Business and Trade, has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on the provision of vehicle hire services and falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles, with a CPV code of 50110000. The process was managed using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £340,000, was awarded on 5th May 2026 and will be effective from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The scope of service delivery extends across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire and fleet support service sector. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, given the contract's suitability considerations. Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited has secured the award, which highlights the potential for large-scale companies to effectively compete in such contract opportunities. Businesses with expertise in offering comprehensive vehicle-fleet-support services could find similar tenders lucrative, especially those capable of meeting requirements across multiple geographic regions.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire Solutions

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a vehicle hire service for employees of the Department for Business and Trade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a66200a-242b-464d-8cd6-1f35c273f5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ff71b7-17a1-4ac6-b6d2-7261072755f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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 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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