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North Northamptonshire Council Fleet Procurement 2027

North Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 16:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 15:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 14:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 16:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 14:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a replacement fleet for its current mix of leased and owned vehicles, which are nearing the end of their commercial life. This procurement focusses on motor vehicles, including fleet management services, with delivery expected within the UKF25 region in the United Kingdom. The tender uses a selective procurement method within a competitive flexible procedure, facilitated through the Council's e-tendering system ProContract. Key deadlines include an expression of interest due by 25th May 2026 and enquiries period ending on 15th May 2026. The procurement engages a two-stage process, eventually aiming to award contracts by 1st December 2026, with contracts commencing from 1st October 2027 through 30th September 2034.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in vehicle supply and fleet management services, especially those with innovative solutions in vehicle maintenance, servicing, and utilisation of alternative fuels. Enterprises specialising in high-quality vehicle solutions for frontline services like waste collection, housing maintenance, and environmental service functions will find this tender well-suited. The Council is open to consortium bids, allowing businesses to join forces to better meet the procurement specifications, potentially expanding their market reach. The structured stages with defined criteria on quality, social value, and price ensure that competitive yet sustainable business practices can thrive within this procurement project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Fleet Procurement 2027

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council are conducting this Procurement for the replacement of current fleet which consists of leased vehicles and owned vehicles which are at, or are approaching the end of their commercial life. Vehicles will be used to deliver key front line statutory services; such as Waste Collections, Highways Inspections, Housing Maintenance, Regulatory Services, Enforcement and other Environmental service functions. The contract will include vehicle inspection, servicing, repairs and maintenance. Full details are provided for within the tender documents which are available via the Councils e-tendering system, ProContract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contracting authority reserves the right to procure additional quantities of the goods/services described in this notice during the contract term. These may include increased volumes, or expanded delivery to further sites for example, subject to business need. Any such purchases will be in accordance with the specification and pricing set out in the contract.

Planning Information

Pre-Procurement Market Engagement Notice - Fleet 2027 Procurement Online Teams meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3rd February from 13:00-14:00. Please email procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk for details of how to join. North Northamptonshire Council (here after referred to as 'the Council') are looking to carry out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) in relation to the Council's upcoming procurement for its operational fleet and maintenance requirements. The Council estimates that approximately 300+ vehicles will be required including small vans, 3.5t and 7.5t vehicles, RCVs, street sweepers and specialist plant'. However, it is anticipated that this number is likely to change whilst the Council continues to review its requirements. The Council will consider any feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any provider participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any provider at an advantage in a potential procurement process and participation will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. The Council is carrying out this stage to seek further advice and opinions from the market to help inform the Council of available costing models, mobilisation periods and potential vehicle lead times. The Council are also looking to engage with the market to establish appetite, vehicle solutions, alternative fuels, cost cycle provisions and any further feedback that may support the Council. The format of the pre-market engagement will be in the form of an online Teams meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday 3rd February from 13:00-14:00. As a potential supplier, if you would like to attend the pre-market engagement meeting, please send an email with the title 'Fleet 2027 Procurement PME' to; procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by 5.30pm on Monday 2nd February 2026. The details of how to attend the Teams meeting will then be shared. The format of the Teams meeting will be in the form of a presentation by the project leaders. Following the meeting, a list of pre-market engagement questions will be circulated. The questions should be returned by email to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk This is an information gathering exercise only to support a potential procurement exercise and to establish a market appetite. The Council will not commit to any information provided at this stage. Kind regards, Procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05672a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037747-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£37,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2034-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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