Award

Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 08:26

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 15:27

Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract, organised by Dorset Council, involves the hiring of a wide range of motor vehicles to meet the council's diverse transport needs. The procurement process was conducted under the open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to U-Drive. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, with a primary focus on motor vehicles, and is set within the UKK25 region. The initial contract term is four years with options to extend by an additional two years, totalling a potential six-year engagement. The award stage of this procurement has been completed as of 16th July 2025, with the contract valued at £3,000,000, having been signed on 26th June 2025.

The award of this contract to U-Drive represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the motor vehicle hire industry. Businesses specialising in the supply of diverse vehicle types, including passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles, and commercial vans, are well-positioned to benefit from such public sector contracts. The selection process was based on criteria weighted towards quality, social value, and price, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies that can deliver high standards at competitive rates. SMEs involved in vehicle rental services can leverage opportunities like these to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract

Notice Description

Tenders were sought to provide self drive vehicle hire solutions to Dorset Council. The types of vehicles required include: economy, compact, intermediate and full sized passenger cars; automatic transmission passenger car; compact and standard multipurpose vehicles; minibus with 17 seats; single and double cab utility (Pick-Up) vehicles; economy (Small) vans; medium and long wheel base panel vans; box vans (Luton Type); single and crew cab flatbed and tipper body light commercial vehicles (3500kgs); flatbed and tipper body and box lorry heavy commercial vehicles (7500kgs). The contract is for an initial period of 4 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders were sought to provide self drive vehicle hire solutions to Dorset Council. The types of vehicles required include: economy, compact, intermediate and full sized passenger cars; automatic transmission passenger car; compact and standard multipurpose vehicles; minibus with 17 seats; single and double cab utility (Pick-Up) vehicles; economy (Small) vans; medium and long wheel base panel vans; box vans (Luton Type); single and crew cab flatbed and tipper body light commercial vehicles (3500kgs); flatbed and tipper body and box lorry heavy commercial vehicles (7500kgs). The contract is for an initial period of 4 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c93d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040374-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Bryony Blair
Contact Email
bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225532

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

U-DRIVE

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