Tender

Vehicle Leasing and Hire Car Provision at the University of Huddersfield

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to award a contract for the provision of vehicle leasing and hire services. This procurement, titled "Vehicle Leasing and Hire Car Provision at the University of Huddersfield," falls under the motor vehicles industry category and is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 9th July 2026. The tender is structured into three lots: Vehicle Leasing, Vehicle Hire, and a Combined Leasing and Hire Solution, allowing flexibility for bidders to tailor their proposals. Award decisions will be made by 3rd August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the vehicle leasing and hire industries. Companies capable of delivering long-term lease arrangements, short-term hire services, or integrated fleet solutions stand to benefit, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are indicated as suitable for these lots. The potential contract value is considerable, with an estimated gross amount of £440,000. The contract period begins on 1st September 2026, offering a three-year initial term with up to five years through possible extensions, thereby providing long-term business growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Leasing and Hire Car Provision at the University of Huddersfield

Notice Description

The University of Huddersfield intends to award a supplier the contract for the supply of Vehicle Leasing & Hire at the University of Huddersfield. The tender process will consist of three lots: 1. Vehicle Leasing 2. Vehicle Hire 3. Vehicle Leasing & Hire services Combined For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Motor-vehicles./64H9M7BNQP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/64H9M7BNQP

Lot Information

Vehicle Leasing

Bidders submitting for this lot are expected to provide information around the required lease vehicles for the organisation. Specification is included within the tender pack.

Renewal: 3 Year initial contract with optional 1 year extension that can be exercised twice up to a maximum duration of 5 years.

Vehicle Hire

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver a vehicle hire service that meets a range of operational requirements. The service will provide flexible, short-term access to vehicles, including cars and light commercial vehicles, to support business travel and operational demands.

Renewal: 3 Year contract with provision for 2 1 year extensions. 5 year contract in total if all extensions used

Vehicle Leasing and Hire Vehicles

Combined lot of Vehicle Leasing and Hire Car Provision. Bidding Suppliers would be expected to fulfil both requirements and bid appropriately

Renewal: 2 1 Year extensions. Total contract length of 5 years assuming both extensions utilized.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055656-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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