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Provision of Lease Car Management Services

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:37

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 13:54

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Lease Car Management Services". With the procurement method applied as "direct" and handled without competition due to being below the threshold, the procurement involves the management of approximately 979 vehicles. This contract, officially signed on 24th February 2026, commenced on 2nd March 2026 and will run until 1st March 2027. The awarded contract is active and has been granted to Knowles Associates - Total Fleet Management Limited, a large supplier based in Essex. The contracting process covers various regions across the United Kingdom, and the main industry category is vehicle-fleet management services.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for enterprises specialising in fleet management services, as it encompasses the administration of a substantial fleet within the public healthcare sector. Large-scale businesses with robust capabilities in vehicle management and service delivery can find opportunities through contracts like these to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise. The inclusion of several geographical regions in the UK further allows for broadening the service scope and reach. Firms with innovative management solutions and efficient service models are particularly well-suited to leverage such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Lease Car Management Services

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and Synchronicity Care Limited have a requirement for the ongoing provision of a lease car management service. The current provision is for approximately 979 vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018405-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KNOWLES ASSOCIATES - TOTAL FLEET MANAGEMENT

KNOWLES ASSOCIATES-TOTAL FLEET MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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