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08 Jul 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "RM6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions/Lot 1: Hire of cars, LCVs up to 3.5T" was initiated by Herefordshire Council, a regional authority based in Hereford, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded and completed, with activities taking place in the "Passenger cars" industry category, as classified under the CPV code 34110000. The procurement was conducted using a direct award process, falling under a Government Commercial Agency Framework agreement. The contract was signed on 18 June 2026 for ten large passenger cars, under a 395-day hire agreement, indicating a focus on goods procurement. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was outside the scope of directive application.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire and leasing sector, particularly those capable of supplying large passenger cars and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. The contract was awarded to Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Ltd, reflecting a preference for suppliers with established capabilities in vehicle financing and leasing. With a contract value of £73,420.60, businesses engaged in similar service offerings might find opportunities to leverage their expertise and expand their market presence through government contracts, like this one executed under a framework agreement. Companies specialising in fleet management or possessing a sizeable inventory could find the framework advantageous for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

RM6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions/Lot 1: Hire of cars, LCVs up to 3.5T

Notice Description

Provision of ten large passenger cars capable of carrying up to five passengers under a hire agreement under a 395-day hire arrangement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is being carried out using a direct award process under the Government Commercial Agency Framework - RM6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions/Lot 1: Hire of cars, LCVs up to 3.5T

Procurement Information

Call off from Framework agreement RM6265 via Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c69d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064316-2026
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

34110000 - Passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK

Further Information

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