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Hire of vehicles

LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust awarding a contract for vehicle hire services. Classified under vehicle-fleet management services, this tender falls within the goods category and operates primarily in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement was handled using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The key timelines indicate that the tender concluded on 4th January 2026, with the contract running from 5th January 2026 to 4th July 2026. The contract was awarded to Days Fleet on 9th February 2026, with an estimated value of £120,000.

For businesses in the vehicle hire industry, this contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed suitable to engage in this procurement process. With the procurement method focused on leveraging a framework agreement, businesses with existing capabilities in fleet management services could successfully compete in similar future tenders, thus facilitating expansion within the public sector domain. Companies interested in this field should consider the strategic location in Leicester and focus on establishing a presence or partnerships that align with NHS requirements to increase their chances of securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of vehicles

Notice Description

Provision of Hire of vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab0c00d8-9a6b-4c5d-a0de-66bf65995d40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe4696c-eb81-4611-a265-650ea6bf8336
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAYS FLEET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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