Award

1042 ECC Fuel Cards and Associated Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2024 at 14:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for Fuel Cards and Associated Services, identified as ECC001-DN702855-50802067. This contract, which falls under the CPV classification 30163100 for agency fuel cards, will provide ECC vehicles with a means to purchase fuel and non-fuel products via a centralised fuel card system. The contract begins on 1st March 2024 and is set to expire on 28th February 2027, with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 1st February 2024, and the total contract value is GBP 3.6 million. This opportunity is available for businesses within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fuel management and associated services, including SMEs and VCSEs. Partnering with Essex County Council in this contract could help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector and secure a stable revenue stream over several years. The contract also supports the council's goal of transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet, making it particularly appealing for companies that can provide or are looking to expand into electric charge point services. Suppliers equipped to offer competitive fuel pricing and comprehensive fleet solutions will find this tender especially advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1042 ECC Fuel Cards and Associated Services

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) have awarded the requirement for a Fuel Cards & Associated Services Contract via Call-off against the Crown Commercial Services Fuel Cards and Associated Services Framework Agreement No. RM6186. This requirement ensures that ECC vehicles can continue to buy fuel (and non-fuel products) from petrol stations covered by the use of fuel cards. The cards will continue to be issued to ECC's internal fleet and the services provided under the contract shall ensure ECC employees can purchase fuel compliantly through a centralised and consistent means. The contract will provide ECC with access to a lower cost per litre of fuel compared with usual pump prices. The contract will also include the ability to buy electricity at external electric vehicle charge points. This will support ECC's ambition to move to a fully electric vehicle fleet. The original contract term shall be in place for 3 years with a services commencement date of 1st March 2024 and a contract expiry date of 28th February 2027. The contract has an option to extend for a further two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb0c3b0a-0456-4c7c-ad32-1c9ea89308a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e7e5c2-027b-4414-afda-c119786b7142
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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