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20 Jul 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Great Yarmouth Borough Council involves the hire of small vehicles, specifically vans under 3.5 tonnes. The tender, titled "Small Vehicle Hires," falls under the goods category and was awarded to NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED. The contract is valued at £38,500 (gross amount £46,200), running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The legal framework for this tender was established under UK legislation 2023/54, and the contract has been signed and is currently active. This tender, geographically centred in the Great Yarmouth region (UKH15), represents a completed procurement process, indicating that the initial phase, initiation through tender, has been finalised.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire industry, particularly those specialising in goods transport vehicles. It is an excellent opportunity for large-scale vehicle hire companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector by forming partnerships with local governmental bodies like Great Yarmouth Borough Council. Companies are encouraged to monitor such procurement opportunities to leverage local government engagements and secure long-term contracts potentially. Being part of such procurement processes can bolster a business's visibility and credibility, establishing a firm presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Small Vehicle Hires

Notice Description

Hire of vans under 3.5 tonnes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068260-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE

Further Information

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