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20 Feb 2025 at 15:25

Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, acting as a central purchasing body, has initiated a tender process for a national framework agreement aimed at providing vehicle rental services across the UK, including categories such as cars, mini-buses, light commercial vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, sweepers and gully emptiers, HGV tippers and loaders, winter maintenance vehicles, master vendor vehicle rental, flexi vehicle rental, and vehicle club rental schemes. The framework, titled "271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)," falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV code: 60100000). The tender process is currently active, with a maximum estimated value of £100,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the framework being in place from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2026, with options to extend by up to an additional 24 months. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 12:00 PM on 12 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle rental sector, providing a substantial market through a nationwide framework. Companies that can offer a range of vehicle types to meet the varied requirements of public sector organisations will find this framework advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies are well-suited to compete, given the open nature of the procurement process. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their customer base, secure long-term contracts, and enhance their market presence by aligning with a well-established central purchasing body like ESPO. The tender also includes possibilities for suppliers to enter into a second commercial framework with ESPO Trading Limited, targeting third sector organisations, further extending business growth opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)

Notice Description

This is to be a national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a wide spectrum of vehicle types (ranging from small cars and vans through to heavier specialist vehicles) from a choice of service providers. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Lot Information

Lot A - Cars

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of small, medium or large passenger cars, powered by various fuel types, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot B - Mini-Buses

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of mini-buses, from 9 seat light mini-buses to larger vehicles with capacity to carry wheelchair passengers, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot C - Light Commercial Vehicles

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of light commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks and tippers, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot D - Refuse Collection Vehicles

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of refuse collection vehicles, from 7.5 tonnes GVW upwards, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot E - Sweepers and Gully Emptiers

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of sweeper and suction vehicles of various weights, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot F - HGV Tippers & Loaders

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of HGV tippers and loaders, from 7.5 tonnes GVW upwards, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot G - Winter Maintenance Vehicles

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of winter maintenance vehicles of various weights, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot W - Master Vendor Vehicle Rental

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, following further competition, arrange for the rental of a wide spectrum of vehicles from a single service provider. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot X - Flexi Vehicle Rental

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of vehicles on a month-by-month basis, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot Y - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a number of fully maintained 'pool' vehicles, for use by its employees as and when required. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot Z - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business + Public Usage

A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a number of fully maintained 'pool' vehicles, for use by its employees and by members of the public, as and when required. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006324-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

34134200 - Tipper trucks

34136000 - Vans

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34144410 - Gully emptiers

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles

34144510 - Vehicles for refuse

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

34921100 - Road sweepers

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,300,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LIMITED

ARROW COMMERCIAL CENTRE (HUDDERSFIELD) LIMITED (t/a Arrow Self Drive)

CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED (t/a Days Rental)

DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH LIMITED

DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED

DAWSONGROUP VANS LIMITED

ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED

ENDURANCE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR UK LIMITED

EURO MUNICIPAL LIMITED

FIVEWAYS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED

FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

LEEDS COMMERCIAL LIMITED

LIMESQUARE VEHICLE RENTAL LIMITED

LONDON HIRE LIMITED

MIDHIRE SELF DRIVE RENTALS LIMITED

MULTIFLEET VEHICLE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

N.D. BROWN LIMITED

NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED

REFLEX VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED

RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL LIMITED

SCOT GROUP LIMITED (t/a Switch Car Rental and Thrifty Car & Van Rental)

SOUTH STAFFS HIRE LIMITED

SPECIALIST FLEET SERVICES LIMITED

U-DRIVE LIMITED

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