Award

Provision of Grab Lorry and Driver Hire

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 12:21

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 11:41

TenderUpdate

28 May 2025 at 08:49

Tender

19 May 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of grab lorry and driver hire to Schofield Groundworks Limited, an SME based in Fareham. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the hire of industrial vehicles with a driver. The contract, valued at £240,000 gross over three years, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2028, with a possible extension till 2030. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the process has reached the award completion stage, with the contract being signed on 31st July 2025. The desired outcomes include timely arrival at sites and adherence to invoicing procedures.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle hire services, particularly those that can provide drivers and meet rigorous waste regulations. Companies well-placed to compete in similar tenders could be those specialising in industrial vehicle rental and possessing expertise in logistical operations and waste management compliance. With price and quality forming the evaluation criteria, businesses providing high-quality services at competitive prices stand to gain. SMEs, recognised for their flexibility and local market knowledge, could particularly benefit from participating in such procurements to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Title

Provision of Grab Lorry and Driver Hire

Notice Description

To hire a 8 wheel grab lorry by the hour for a range of tasks across the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044739-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOFIELD GROUNDWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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