Planning

Fleet Management Framework

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 May 2026 at 13:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2026 at 13:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Places for People Group Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process for a Fleet Management Framework. The initiative aims to secure an optimal fleet management operating model that includes Commercial Fleet and Company Car Leasing, alongside associated compliance and management services. Interested suppliers should note the impending pre-market engagement exercise scheduled to conclude by 5th June 2026, which will help sculpt the eventual procurement strategy. The subsequent framework contract is planned to commence on 22nd March 2027, with a projected end date of 23rd March 2032, valued at GBP 50 million. This procurement, classified under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services (CPV: 50111000), will follow an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation across the UK.

This procurement process provides substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in fleet management and automotive leasing services. Companies with innovative solutions and advanced technologies in fleet operations may find this tender advantageous, as the pre-market engagement seeks insights into emerging technologies and commercial models. Small to medium enterprises with robust service offerings can benefit from participating in the open procedure, which allows various vendors to compete equally for this sizeable contract. Successful participation in this framework could lead to enhanced market visibility, potential long-term collaboration with Places for People Group Ltd, and a solidifying of a presence within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet Management Framework

Notice Description

The proposed framework will aim to procure the optimal fleet management operating model for Places for People Group, covering Commercial Fleet and Company Car Leasing, including associated compliance and management services.

Planning Information

The Authority intends to undertake a pre-market engagement exercise to inform the development of its future procurement strategy for fleet provision. This engagement will consist of informal, non-committal discussions with a range of fleet providers operating within the market. The purpose of this engagement is to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the current market landscape, including available delivery models, emerging technologies, commercial options, and innovative solutions relevant to fleet provision. This will enable the Authority to assess the feasibility of different approaches, identify best practice, and ensure that any subsequent procurement is appropriately designed to deliver value for money, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Engagement activities will be conducted transparently and in a manner that ensures equal treatment of all participating organisations. The information gathered will be used solely to inform internal planning and the shaping of potential procurement documentation and requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045784-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2027 - 23 Mar 2032 Over 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
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8QR
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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