Planning

Vehicle Hire Solutions 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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23 Jul 2025 at 10:26

Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 11:06

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 06:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is undertaking a procurement process titled "Vehicle Hire Solutions 2", which involves a framework procurement for a variety of vehicle hire services. This procurement encompasses short, medium, and long-term hire durations for all vehicle types and sizes, including blue light and healthcare vehicles, and may extend to international vehicle hire solutions. The procurement is at the planning stage, with key deadlines including a future notice date set for 19 August 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category and takes place throughout the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The planned contract period is from 3 February 2027 to 2 February 2031, with a gross estimated value of £960,000,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicles and transportation services. Companies that can offer flexible vehicle hire solutions for varied durations and vehicle types, including car share options, are well-positioned to compete. The process is conducive to different sizes of enterprises, including SMEs, due to the framework agreement's structure, which encourages a broad participation across the industry's supply chain. Businesses operating in sectors related to emergency services and healthcare may find particular alignment with the specialised requirements outlined in this tender. Engaging in this tender process could not only lead to substantial contracts but also enhance business relationships and expand service offerings internationally.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire Solutions 2

Notice Description

Framework procurement for the provision of vehicle hire services to cover short, medium and long term hire durations for all vehicle types and sizes including blue light and healthcare vehicles, and further provision for car share solutions and potentially international vehicle hire.

Planning Information

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) intends to hold a Supplier Industry Day / webinar on 7 August 2025 in order to engage with the market and gain feedback on the proposed framework agreement. If you wish to register an interest in attending the Industry Day, please register via this https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nSWfZe9Yv8ijDngashDqJwRT-mnQNs-JTv4nK7YBV68/edit We intend to hold a further Industry Day / webinar in January 2026, details of which will be released in due course. Please submit the contact details for each representative who wishes to attend. Further details will be sent to you. Meetings with existing and potential customers and suppliers will also be held.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05046c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042308-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2027 - 2 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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