Tender

Fleet Management System

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of a cloud-based Fleet Management System, intended to enhance the operations of their City Transport Team within the City Operations Neighbourhoods & Regulatory Services Directorate. This procurement process, classified under UK Central Government and focused in the UKC2 region, represents a strategic initiative to optimise fleet performance and value for money. Currently in the tender stage, the process follows an open procedure, with submission details accessible via Open UK's platform. The key timeline includes the tender expiration on 12 January 2026 and the anticipated contract initiation on 1 April 2026, extending to 31 March 2031, with possible renewals up to 2033. The procurement is in alignment with legal frameworks specified in 2023/54 UKPGA and presents a significant investment estimated at £250,000 to £300,000.

This tender provides substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in Vehicle-Fleet Management Services and support, particularly those offering innovative, cloud-based solutions. It encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with evaluation criteria giving a significant weight of 60% to quality and 40% to price. Businesses with capabilities to integrate a tachograph analysis module would also have the opportunity to leverage additional revenue streams. The opportunity for recurring engagement through renewal options further positions this contract as an attractive opportunity for businesses with long-term service delivery strategies.

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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 This notice is intended to provide additional information to the market. The project timeline has been extended until 12 January 2026, with an anticipated go-live date in Spring 2026. Please note that all timescales outlined in this notice are indicative and subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Included is the option to provide costs for a tachograph analysis module.

Renewal: x 2 12 month options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081928-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.hendry@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

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