Tender

Fleet Management System

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Dec 2025 at 11:11

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 15:59

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is overseeing the procurement process for their Fleet Management System project, classified within the services industry category, specifically focusing on vehicle-fleet management and support services. The procurement stages have included planning, tender, and award phases, with significant activities marked by dates ranging from June to December 2025. Despite the cancellation notice issued in December, the project remains live with intentions to reissue the tender notice. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure, aiming to advance fleet oversight and service delivery innovation. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, the Council is directed by Sophie Hendry, with ongoing efforts to competitively optimise fleet performance and value for money.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle-fleet management systems and related services, particularly those offering cloud-based solutions. The project is valued at approximately £300,000, allowing businesses to engage in a substantive development undertaking with potential renewal options extending beyond the initial contract period ending in 2031. Micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the quality criteria weighting of 60% and a price weighting of 40%. This procurement approach reflects the Council's commitment to fostering business growth through innovative public service contracts.

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Notice Title

Fleet Management System

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council (NCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of a cloud-based Fleet Management System to support the operations of our City Transport Team, part of the City Operations Neighbourhoods & Regulatory Services Directorate. This system will play a vital role in enhancing the management and oversight of the Council's vehicle assets. Through this procurement, NCC aims to implement a modern, efficient, and transparent solution that will improve service delivery, optimises fleet performance, and delivers greater value for money. This strategic investment reflects the Council's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in public service operations. Please find further details below: Open: https://www.open-uk.org/ Project Reference: 008533 - Fleet Management System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Further information can be found in the tender pack

Renewal: Further information can be found in the tender pack

Planning Information

This market intelligence will help inform the scope of a potential contract. All updates will be posted via Open: https://www.open-uk.org/ Project Reference: 008533 - Fleet Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05547a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079248-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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