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BT1851 - Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

LUTON COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "BT1851 - Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme." This procurement process is classified under the benefit services category, with a direct award method. Located in England, United Kingdom, the scheme involves offering council employees the opportunity to exchange part of their gross salary for non-cash benefits, including leasing electric, hybrid, or preloved vehicles. The initiative, supporting sustainability and employee wellbeing, aligns with the council's strategic goals. The contract period began on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2029, with the award being activated on 10th April 2026.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the public sector by providing innovative and eco-friendly vehicle solutions. Companies with expertise in fleet solutions and sustainable vehicle leasing services may find this project particularly well-suited to their business model. Collaborating with a large organisation like Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust/NHS Fleet Solutions, the successful supplier, can further bolster business growth and innovation in offering sustainable transport solutions. The focus on electric and hybrid vehicle schemes reflects an increasing demand for environmentally friendly solutions, presenting a progressive avenue for businesses specialised in green technology.

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Notice Title

BT1851 - Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Notice Description

A Salary Sacrifice Scheme to enable council employees exchange a portion of their gross salary for non-cash benefits-most notably, the lease of electric, hybrid or preloved vehicles. This arrangement is designed to support the council's strategic objectives, including sustainability, employee wellbeing, and financial prudence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d54b1247-8a18-4549-808d-ea4256dc9925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1ea621-1ff6-4549-8edd-659a4f860ad2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST/NHS FLEET SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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