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Commercial Fleet

Gentoo Group

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a registered charity focused on housing and community amenities, has completed its procurement for the commercial fleet replacement of vehicles. This contract, titled "Commercial Fleet," involves the lease hire of up to 333 vehicles over a five-year period. The procurement, classified under "Fleet management, repair and maintenance services," falls within the services category and took place in the Sunderland/Wearside region within the UKC23 area. The contract was awarded to Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited and concluded with the signing date on 15 August 2025. This process was completed without prior publication due to falling outside the typical directives, utilising a limited procurement method through Hertfordshire County Council Contract Hire Framework, Lot 2.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management and leasing, particularly those with a capability for handling large-scale vehicle hire and maintenance. The award to a large supplier such as Volkswagen highlights the potential for significant contracts and long-term partnerships. Businesses equipped with quality offerings, competitive pricing, and the capacity to manage a significant fleet would find themselves well-suited to compete in this sector. Furthermore, businesses looking to establish or strengthen ties in the Sunderland/Wearside area or those currently not focusing on large government-chartered fleet services may find this an area primed for expansion and revenue growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Fleet

Notice Description

Commercial Fleet replacement of vehicles on behalf of Gentoo Group. Contract Hire of Up to 333 x Vehicles

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gentoo Group Fleet replacement Intention to Lease Hire 333 vehicles. Additional information: 5 years Lease

Procurement Information

Gentoo Group undertook Procurement exercise via Call Off for Vehicle Contract Hire Hertfordshire County Council Contract Hire Framework - Lot 2 Framework Ref - 2024/S 000-031042

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062764-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gentoo Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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