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Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase.

NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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04 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Nexus Multi Academy Trust, located in Rotherham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase." This contract falls under the category of vehicle-fleet management services within the education sector. The direct award contract, with an estimated value of £300,000, was made through the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework (1092) and awarded to GMP Drivercare Limited. The procurement was finalised on 20th February 2026, and encompasses the supply of various vehicles suitable for educational environments on an as-required basis, including passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and minibuses. This centrally managed agreement provides an efficient and compliant route for vehicle procurement across the Trust's schools and central services.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle supply and fleet management services, particularly those that cater to specialised needs within educational contexts. Given the reactive nature of the vehicle procurement requirements due to operational expansion or lease expiry, businesses that can offer flexible leasing and quick vehicle replacement solutions will have a competitive advantage. GMP Drivercare Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Stafford, has been successful in competing for this contract and other similar enterprises with the capability to provide a diverse range of vehicles and effective fleet management could also thrive in such scenarios. The contract includes potential for a 12-month extension, providing continued business prospects for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase.

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract includes the supply of new vehicles suitable for use within an educational environment, including but not limited to passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, minibuses and other operational vehicles reasonably required by the Customer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nexus Multi Academy Trust has awarded a call-off contract under the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework (1092) for the provision of vehicle purchase and leasing services. The contract provides the Trust with access to the supply of vehicles on an as-required basis to support operational needs across its schools and central services. The scope of the contract includes the purchase and/or lease of vehicles such as passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and minibuses. Requirements will arise on a reactive basis, including but not limited to the replacement of vehicles, operational expansion and expiry of existing lease arrangements. The contract has been established as a centrally managed agreement accessible across the Trust to ensure a compliant and efficient route for vehicle procurement. The total estimated value of the contract is PS300,000 (exclusive of VAT) over the contract term. The Trust does not guarantee any minimum volume of orders under this arrangement. The contract was awarded by direct award under the relevant single supplier lot of the framework.

Options: x1 12-month extension.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded by direct award under the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework (1092). The framework agreement was established following a competitive procurement process and permits direct award under the relevant single supplier lot. In accordance with the framework terms, no further competition was required for this call-off contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S66 8AZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Hellaby & Maltby West
Westminster Constituency
Rother Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMP DRIVERCARE

Further Information

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