Tender

Procurement of Leasing Facilities Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has initiated an active tender for the establishment of a Leasing Facilities Framework, set to involve various industry sectors under the main category of services. The procurement process is being handled by MUFG Corporate Markets as the managing agent, with an open procedure. The framework, valued at approximately £2,112,000,000 gross, consists of four lots covering residual and non-residual lease facilities for vehicles, educational equipment, and Microsoft® software services. Interested parties must submit responses by 4 February 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 23 January 2026. The framework is designed to span 48 months, commencing on 16 March 2026, and has been made available to eligible bodies across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial leasing services, particularly those with expertise in the leasing of vehicles, educational technology, and software services. The structure of the framework, which allows for bids on multiple lots, offers flexibility for firms looking to expand their market presence. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the framework's suitable attributes. Businesses that can provide high-quality and cost-effective leasing solutions will be competitive in this bidding process, as the award criteria largely focus on quality and cost submission. The opportunity to work with various contracting authorities in the UK enhances business growth prospects by expanding networks and securing long-term contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Leasing Facilities Framework

Notice Description

Durham County Council invites tenders from organisation to participate in a 48-month framework ("the Framework"). MUFG Corporate Markets ("MUFG"), a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services are a major provider of advisory services to the UK public sector. MUFG intends to use this Framework to enable its clients to procure leasing facilities. The Framework will be used by the Council and may also be used by MUFG clients and all other Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023, including (but not limited to) all Local Authorities, Fire & Rescue Services, Police and Crime Commissioners, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Schools, Colleges, Universities and other public sector organisations located in the United Kingdom, ("Eligible Bodies"). A list of Eligible Bodies can be found with the tender documentation. The tender and subsequent Framework consists of four lots: - Lot 1: Residual based Lease Facilities Lot 2: Non-residual based Lease Facilities Lot 3: Educational Establishment Lease Facilities Lot 4: Microsoft(r) Software and Services Lease Facilities Bidders can bid on one or more lots. It is envisaged that approximately 53 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework in total. In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Durham County Council are the principle Contracting Authority for the establishment of this framework, and MUFG Corporate Markets are the managing agent. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Durham:-Financial-leasing-services./973T6E9R3Y To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/973T6E9R3Y

Lot Information

Residual based Lease Facilities

Lot 1 is for residual based lease facilities; cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, specialist vehicles, IT, copiers, multi-functional devices, plant, general equipment and any other asset type the Council or any Eligible Bodies may require. It is envisaged that a maximum of 25 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 1.

Non-residual based Lease Facilities

Lot 2 is for non-residual based lease facilities; cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, specialist vehicles, IT, copiers, multi-functional devices, plant, general equipment and any other asset type the Council or an Eligible Bodies may require. It is envisaged that a maximum of 25 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 2.

Educational Establishment Lease Facilities

Lot 3 is for non-residual and residual based lease facilities of reprographic equipment and ICT based equipment for educational establishments such as schools, Academy Trusts, colleges and universities. It is anticipated that the combined requirement from all Eligible Bodies accessing the Framework will result in between 500 and 1,000 leases being procured during the life of the Framework. It is envisaged that 1 Supplier will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 3.

Microsoft(r) Software and Services Lease Facilities

Lot 4 is for finance lease facilities and deferred payment plan agreements for Microsoft(r) licenses, other relevant software or IT related products provided by Microsoft(r) (and approved Microsoft(r) partners and third parties) and Microsoft(r) Premier / consulting services (and other relevant services provided by Microsoft(r) (and approved Microsoft(r) partners and third parties). It is envisaged that 2 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000436-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66114000 - Financial leasing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,760,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,760,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MUFG CORPORATE MARKETS (A DIVISION OF MUFG PENSION & MARKET SERVICES)

Contact Name
Robyn Ruddick
Contact Email
robyn.ruddick@mpms.mufg.com
Contact Phone
07912 977 691

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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