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WHC - Electrical pool cars. - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for its electrical pool cars scheme under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement Code RM6265. This initiative is centred around vehicle-fleet management services intended to provide fully electric vehicles for its employees as well as the public to help reduce environmental impact. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The resulting contract, awarded to Co-wheels Car Club Community Interest Company, is set to commence on 3rd July 2026 and will run until 4th June 2028, with the vehicles being primarily stationed at Campus East Cherry Tree car park, Welwyn Garden City.

This contract presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle provisioning and vehicle-fleet management services, especially those that can offer innovative solutions for community car-sharing schemes. Electric car manufacturers and firms specialising in fleet management could significantly benefit from engaging with this scheme, as it supports the growing demand for sustainable transport solutions across the United Kingdom. By joining the initiative, such businesses can establish a foothold in the public sector market and contribute to the evolving landscape of eco-friendly transportation options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Electrical pool cars. - AWARD

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is seeking to procure under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement Code RM6265, titled: Vehicle Hire Solution (Lot 5 - Car Share Solution) an electric pool car scheme for its employees and members of the public, with the aim of reducing carbon footprint and mileage travelled in 'grey fleet' vehicles too. A number of Council employees are signed up to the existing scheme, with access to two vehicles. The scheme is also available to members of the public at designated times outside of the council's contracted hours as a 'car club' scheme. Members of the public will sign up for the scheme directly with the Service provider. The current contract ends 4 June 2026 and the Council is considering for the scheme to continue to operate under current provisions, as detailed in this document. The vehicles provided should be fully electric vehicles (EVs). The vehicles shall be fully allocated for staff use during working hours and for public use outside of these hours. Both vehicles are totally allocated to public use outside of working hours. However, employees may also join as public members so that they may use the cars out of contract hours as well but will do at preferential rates. The pricing includes supply of 2 vehicles to Campus East Cherry Tree car park on 5 June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b693f2e6-1b5f-4521-88cb-f9c6342cd598
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 1-2 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
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CO-WHEELS CAR CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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