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Car Hire

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Somerset Council involves a contract for the hire of motor vehicles under the title "Car Hire." The procurement falls under the goods category and is positioned in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 17th July 2026, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct award from a framework, with the tender period having ended on 11th February 2026. The contract is valued at £228,039.29. Somerset Council served as the buyer, and the contract was awarded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of motor vehicles, particularly those that are part of applicable frameworks. The direct award method enhances opportunities for established companies within these frameworks to secure government contracts efficiently. Although the procurement is complete, future contracts of this nature can offer growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities and framework access, facilitating their engagement in regional council supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Car Hire

Notice Description

Provision of hire vehicles Direct Award via Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cad9ba4f-556d-47ba-b709-a9b8d5c8ae3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2c8a3-fc39-45f6-91af-22b3b8316605
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,039 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,039 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
SOMERSET 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
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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