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SHORT TERM VEHICLE HIRE

PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Progress Housing Association Limited seeking short-term vehicle hire services to support their vehicle stock in Leyland, Lancashire, classified under the motor vehicles industry category. This award procedure, tendered using a limited procurement method without prior publication, was completed by directly calling off from an established framework, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Awarded on 20th March 2025, the contract with Arnold Clark Finance Limited is active and valued at £110,000. The identified supplier provided the necessary vehicle types with proven reliability and offered value-for-money pricing.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle provision, particularly those that can demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and competitive pricing. Companies similar to Arnold Clark Finance Limited, known for their large-scale operations, might be well-suited for future awards of this nature. The procurement method favours suppliers offering existing framework-compliant services, enabling them to leverage their established relationships and expertise to maximise their chances of securing such contracts. The short-term vehicle hire aligns with operational needs, highlighting the importance for businesses in the transport and vehicle hire sector to maintain robust service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHORT TERM VEHICLE HIRE

Notice Description

Short Term vehicle hire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Term Hire of commercial vehicles to support our vehicle stock

Options: option to extend by 12 months subject to performance and buyer requirements

Procurement Information

A direct call off from an established framework which was procured compliantly and explicitly permits direct award where a supplier can be identified as the best fit for the buyers requirements. This supplier already provides the required vehicle types, has proven performance and reliability, and offers framework-compliant pricing that represents value for money. Using the direct award route ensures continuity of service, avoids unnecessary mobilisation or transition costs, and is proportionate to the operational need, making it the most efficient and compliant procurement method available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018435-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 2LW
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Leyland Central
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arnold Clark Finance Ltd

Further Information

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