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GMCA 1385 Vehicle Hire

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

13 Aug 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "GMCA 1385 Vehicle Hire" contract was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to address short-term vehicle needs across various departments, ensuring the delivery of frontline and key support functions without interruptions. This contract falls under the industry category of road transport services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 13th August 2025. The contract period is set from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The overall value of the contract is £22,000, and the procurement method was classified as 'Other'.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are identified as suitable for this contract. Letts Car Rentals Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract, highlighting the viability for similar-sized businesses to win government contracts. The services required in this tender are aligned with the road transport sector, providing an excellent opportunity for businesses operating within this industry to expand their client base and demonstrate their capabilities in handling public sector demands.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1385 Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

To cover costs for vehicle hire to address short-term vehicle needs across varies departments to ensure frontline and key support function could be delivered without interruptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a40e1510-0e79-471b-9526-87bd469a5b5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/761b53c9-4b5e-4e2c-859d-3d2eb58c9631
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LETTS CAR RENTALS LTD (FORMERLY ELLIOTTS CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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