Planning

Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 07:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework is being organised by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and St Helens Council, focusing on the services industry specifically related to vehicle-fleet management. This procurement is at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 30th April 2026. The framework will be open for utilisation by Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and STAR Procurement Partners, with a contract period spanning from 31st August 2026 to 30th August 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring that interested parties can participate without prequalification. Key locations for this framework include regions across the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, and others.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle rental and fleet management services. Companies specialising in the provision of cars, heavy goods vehicles and related services will find this framework beneficial for business growth, particularly as it offers access to multiple local authorities and partners associated with STAR Procurement. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, making it ideal for both established enterprises and burgeoning businesses looking to expand their market presence and collaborate with public-sector entities across the UK. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's procurement team, ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework under legislation 2023/54.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework

Notice Description

Tameside & St Helens Council are seeking to establish a framework agreement for the hire of various types of vehicles from cars to specialist heavy goods vehicles. The framework agreement will also be open to all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and all STAR Procurement Partners to utilise if they wish to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021115-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ST HELENS COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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