Tender

CP1784-19 Self Drive Vehicle Hire

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jul 2019 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2019 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CP1784-19 Self Drive Vehicle Hire" is being conducted by Devon County Council, located in Exeter, England. This opportunity falls under the motor vehicles industry category with a contract value of £1.5 million, scheduled to commence on 1st October 2019 and ending on 30th September 2024. The current stage is the tender phase, and submissions must be made electronically by 1st August 2019. The contract will be utilised for the hire of various vehicles to support Devon County Council's fleet needs, and it is anticipated that additional councils will also utilize this arrangement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle rental and related services. Companies that can provide cars, light commercial vehicles, and possibly 4x4 or electric vehicles on a short to medium-term hire basis would be particularly suited to participate. The open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, creating a competitive landscape that can benefit local businesses and enhance service delivery for public sector organisations within the Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP1784-19 Self Drive Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the hire of cars and passenger vehicles (up to 9 seat MPVs) and light commercial vehicles (up to 3500kgs gross vehicle weight) along with the option to provide 4x4 and electric cars on a short to medium term hire basis to supplement Devon County Council's own vehicle fleet. Devon County Council intends to appoint a single primary contractor from whom all hires will be initially requested and secondary contractor to undertake those hires that the primary contractor cannot fulfil. The contract is for a period of 5 years commencing in October 2019 and expiring in September 2024. The contract will be the principal means of service provision for DCC to meet its hire vehicle needs. It is envisaged that East Devon District Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority will use this arrangement as a route to hire vehicles. The position of the other member organisations within the Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership is reserved for the use of the arrangement however currently there is no commitment from these organisations as to their use of the arrangement. Additional information: Procurement documents are available from https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4bf920-6796-4bb0-8351-a1d47d13349f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Gilbert
Contact Email
rob.gilbert@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
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
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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