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PAN3228 - Vehicle Hire Solutions

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for "PAN3228 - Vehicle Hire Solutions", aimed at securing a single supplier for its vehicle, plant, and equipment hire requirements. The procurement falls under the industry category of Road Transport Services, with a specific focus on cars, light commercial vehicles, and specialist HGVs. The value of the awarded contract stands at £1,083,333, covering a contract period from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2028. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited, an SME based in Leicester Forest East, has been selected as the supplier. This award indicates the final stage of the procurement cycle, following a tender process with key considerations around the service location in England and the delivery deadline initially set for December 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities especially for SMEs specialising in fleet and equipment hire and maintenance services. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited's involvement underscores the suitability of agile and flexible vehicle hire businesses with the capacity to fulfil diverse fleet requirements, including environmentally conscious transport solutions. Companies equipped to provide road-worthy vehicles and equipment for municipal services, such as road sweepers and heavy-duty transport, are well-positioned to engage with such public procurement processes, strengthening their portfolio and market reputation. The engagement with Leicester City Council not only provides a solid revenue stream but also bolsters visibility and credibility in the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3228 - Vehicle Hire Solutions

Notice Description

Leicester Council Council Fleet Services requires a single supplier to provide all of its vehicle, plant and equipment hire needs. These may include cars, light commercial vehicles, specialist HGVs such as gritters, plant and equipment, such as tele-handlers. Additional information: Leicester Council Council Fleet Services requires a single supplier to provide all of its vehicle, plant and equipment hire needs. These may include cars, light commercial vehicles, specialist HGVs such as gritters, plant and equipment, such as tele-handlers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c56efa9-8c9f-4d54-9316-984d34c8866a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a906fa-c523-4d12-b3b4-d8727a0787f7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34921100 - Road sweepers

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,083,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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