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Vehicle Hire Solutions

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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06 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham has completed the procurement process for Vehicle Hire Solutions under the procurement reference "Travel 03". The procurement falls within the motor vehicles category (CPV code 34100000) and covers the hire of self-drive vehicles including passenger cars, LCVs, minibuses, 4x4s, and car share solutions. The procurement method used was a direct award without prior publication, stemming from Framework Contract RM6265. The final contract, worth £1,473,600 and awarded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, was signed on 6th January 2025, with services expected to be delivered within the UKC region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in providing vehicle hire and fleet management solutions, particularly those specialising in flexible, self-drive hire options. Businesses with proven expertise in supplying a range of vehicles, such as passenger cars and commercial LCVs, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. The large scale of the awarded contract indicates robust demand and potential for recurring work, alongside the optional extension periods that highlight continued engagement and opportunities for long-term partnerships with public sector bodies like the Police And Crime Commissioner for Durham.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire Solutions

Notice Description

Vehicle Hire Solutions (Self drive)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vehicle Hire Solutions (Self Drive) for hire of cars, LCVs up to 3.5T. Including passenger cars, LCVs, minibuses, 4x4s, car share solutions.

Options: 2 x 1 year optional extension periods.

Procurement Information

Direct award from Framework Contract with the reference number RM6265 for the provision of Vehicle Hire Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008186-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,473,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Lesley Bainbridge
Contact Email
lesley.bainbridge@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

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