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New pool car lease RAF Coningsby

MET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the leasing of new pool cars at RAF Coningsby to VOLKSWAGEN GROUP LEASING. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport services, excluding waste transport, with a total contract value of £10,924.80. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract period spans from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2029. The geographic focus for this tender is the South West region of the United Kingdom and is particularly suitable for SMEs. The contract process was at the award stage as of 1 April 2025, with documents published on 8 July 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with a prominent government entity, the Met Office. Given its preference for SMEs, this contract could enable small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing leasing services and operating in the South West region may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New pool car lease RAF Coningsby

Notice Description

New pool car lease RAF Coningsby

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eeb7ddb-59ca-4c71-b316-df6c32468512
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc5b962-c371-4f7f-b557-996c70828137
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,924 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,924 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2029 4-5 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP LEASING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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