Planning

HCC & TPPL Fleet Management Services and Supplies Framework

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, in collaboration with The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL), is preparing a tender titled "HCC & TPPL Fleet Management Services and Supplies Framework". The process is currently in the planning stage, with plans to invite tenders for a 48-month closed framework for fleet management services and supplies. Located in Stevenage, the procurement is targeted within the services industry category and aims to establish a comprehensive framework covering various aspects such as tyres, fuel cards, and fleet management software. Eligible suppliers can express their interest and provide input via an online survey questionnaire between 26th January 2026 and 9th February 2026. The survey seeks market engagement to refine specifications before the formal tender documents are issued, with the framework anticipated to start on 31st July 2026 and run through to 30th July 2030.

The forthcoming tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in fleet management, automotive supplies, and associated services. The framework, valued at £150 million, encourages collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council to deliver innovative and efficient solutions in fleet management. Businesses adept in offering services such as fleet repair, maintenance, tyres provision, fuel cards, and vehicle disposal are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. Additionally, those providing advanced fleet management software solutions can significantly enhance their growth prospects through this engagement. Participation in the current engagement process will enable businesses to align more closely with market demands and tailor their offerings to contribute effectively to the proposed procurement framework.

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Notice Title

HCC & TPPL Fleet Management Services and Supplies Framework

Notice Description

HCC and TPPL will be inviting tenders for organisations to participate in a 48-month closed framework for the provision of a range of fleet management services and supplies. The range of services and supplies to include Fleet Management: Outsourcing of all, or some of the fleet management function. Including but not limited to scheduled and ad hoc maintenance and repair, inspections/certifications, telematics, grey fleet oversight, rental coordination, purchase coordination, driver management (licence checks, drug/alcohol tests/medicals/statutory tests), operators licence duties, accident management (notification of loss, claims handling, downtime recovery, and access to repair networks). Tyres and Ancillary Services: Supply, fitting, disposal, roadside support, seasonal changeovers, and related services. Fuel Cards: Multi-brand fuel card solutions with spend tracking, reporting, and rebate options. To include options for EV charging. Vehicle and Equipment Disposal: Disposal of vehicles, plant, and other associated equipment or assets, via auction and/or scrappage. Ancillary services can include recovery and disposal of abandoned vehicles. Fleet Management Software: Provision of a range of software solutions to aid members in managing their fleet. To include maintenance scheduling, workshop management software, cost management and recording, driver behaviour monitoring, licence checks, fuel usage monitoring and management systems, licence check, tracking, route optimisation, and asset booking.

Planning Information

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) have worked together for over a decade. The partnership has provided a range of UK accessible frameworks covering a wide range of vehicle types, associated goods, and services. HCC is an upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire is located in the south east of England and it's southernmost borders are just 12 miles from central London. Hertfordshire covers 634 square miles and has a population of over 1.2 million people and is home to a diverse range of communities. The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) are a private limited company offering a range of sustainable procurement solutions and services to the Public Sector. Through a collaborative approach, our members can obtain fully supported procurement solutions, with enhanced product specific technical expertise to aid in determining product and procurement specifications that conform with existing procurement legislation. Previously, TPPL has provided its members with access to fleet management services in the form of a category within a finance and lease dynamic purchasing system (DPS) created in conjunction with HCC. The DPS was launched in 2021, reference number: TPPLHCCFL01 and is due to expire in August 2026. Based on interest from members in this category over the life cycle of the DPS and confirmed through further member engagement activity, a standalone framework for fleet management services and supplies has been identified as necessary. This survey now seeks views from the supply-chain on issues that may impact on the final specification, lot structure, and the scope for delivering social value outcomes within the proposed framework. Completion of this survey is not an invitation for formal expression of interest. This questionnaire is issued for information only, to assess the appetite and capability of the market and thus make any potential process more focused and efficient. The information gathered will be used for the following: • To build capacity within the supply chain to bid for the proposed framework • To engage with partners on the overall general scope of the specification and requirements prior to issuing the tender documents. • To provide feedback in relation to the appetite of the market together with information that will allow the exercise to be shaped to elicit a positive response from suppliers. The benefits to your organisation in participating in this process include: • The chance to assess whether the opportunity will be suitable and of interest to you. • Ensuring that the specification is realistic and market focused. • The chance to raise any risks, concerns or issues regarding the potential opportunity. Your responses will assist us in creating a process which is well-framed, focused, feasible, and likely to be of interest to the market. There is no commercial advantage or disadvantage to your organisation as a result of being involved in this market engagement. This process focuses on the market rather than on the merits of individual suppliers. It involves no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. The questionnaire is available for completion via an online form during the period 26th January 2026 to 9th February 2026 at 17:00. The questionnaire is accessible via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/qPFuW9CdJV Completed engagement questionnaires must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on the 9th February 2026 at 17:00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006736-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles

48100000 - Industry specific software package

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk, tenders@tppl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Longstanton
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

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