Planning

Soft market testing for Green Car Scheme

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council, a regional authority in Paisley, UK, has initiated a soft market testing for a "Green Car Scheme" targeting the benefit services industry category. This initiative is currently in the planning stage as part of the council's exploration of sustainable travel solutions. The objective is to gather market information about suppliers capable of providing green car leasing services, specifically without requiring an initial monthly outlay by the council. Key dates include the submission deadline of 27th August 2025 for interested parties to respond, and an anticipated future notice date of 4th August 2026. The project is taking place in the Renfrewshire region, identified as UKM83.

This soft market testing exercise offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in green vehicle leasing and associated services. Suppliers with expertise in sustainable travel solutions and innovative financing options stand to benefit, particularly those who can offer cost-effective leasing models that align with Renfrewshire Council's sustainability goals. Businesses with a strong focus on environmentally-friendly technology and a proven track record with public sector clients could find this an advantageous opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public procurement arena.

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Notice Title

Soft market testing for Green Car Scheme

Notice Description

Soft market testing for green car scheme

Lot Information

Lot 1

SOFT MARKET TESTING FOR GREEN CAR SCHEME The Council is currently exploring the different methods of sustainable travel and would like to obtain more information on green car leasing. The Council is keen to know the Suppliers in the market who can supply green car leasing and also Suppliers who can deliver a car leasing without the initial monthly outlay by the Council? Please note this is not a tender exercise and the Council is not looking for a quote at this time. This soft market testing is to assist the Council in gathering information about the market and is not any form of a tendering exercise. Suppliers are welcome to add any other information they think would be relevant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048550-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Gordon
Contact Email
gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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