Planning

Master Vendor Solution (vehicle hire)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process, seeking a Master Vendor Solution for vehicle hire to support its Fleet Services. The procurement is expected to be valued at approximately £5,000,000. The contract will encompass a variety of transport equipment needs, including cars, minibuses, tippers, pick-up trucks, small vans, tankers, hookloaders, and gritters, with the services focusing on the United Kingdom's UKF2 region. The process is underpinned by the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2028, with the potential for renewal extending until 2031. A future notice is planned for 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle hire services, particularly those capable of managing diverse and large-scale fleets, including SMEs. By engaging as suppliers, businesses can not only establish a relationship with a significant sub-central government authority but also expand their footprint within the transport equipment industry. This contract could be particularly suitable for businesses that have experience in managing vendor relationships and possess a wide array of vehicle options to meet varying public service requirements. With its planned status, companies have ample time to prepare competitive bids and consider strategic partnerships to meet the comprehensive demands of the tender.

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Notice Title

Master Vendor Solution (vehicle hire)

Notice Description

This contract is for a Managed Vendor Solution for Vehicle Hire within Fleet Services. The provider will fulfil the orders for various types of vehicle hire from within their own fleet or a third party. LCC has a range of vehicle rental needs, the types of vehicles required for hire includes: Cars, Minibuses, Tippers, Pick Up Trucks, Small Vans, Tankers, Hookloaders and Gritters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025300-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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