Provision of a Fully Maintained Vehicle Fleet and Fleet Management Service for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of a fully maintained vehicle fleet and fleet management service. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure as the procurement method. This contract is intended to support the Trust’s operational and clinical services across Cumbria and Lancashire. The contract includes services such as supply, maintenance, repair, and management of a mixed vehicle fleet, including breakdown recovery and telematics. Important deadlines for this tender include the end of the enquiry period on 14 September 2026 and the submission deadline on 19 October 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1 March 2027 and run until 28 February 2031, with a possible one-year extension. The estimated contract value is £552,000 GBP.

This procurement offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management and vehicle maintenance services. Companies experienced in maintaining light commercial vehicles, specialist transport vehicles, and Luton box vehicles with modifications will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise. The open procedure allows a range of businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate. Winning this contract could provide a stable revenue stream and enhance the business's reputation within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Fully Maintained Vehicle Fleet and Fleet Management Service for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust requires a fully maintained vehicle fleet solution to support operational and clinical services across Cumbria and Lancashire. The contract includes the supply, maintenance, servicing, repair and replacement of a mixed fleet of vehicles, together with breakdown recovery, replacement vehicle provision, telematics and fleet management services. The fleet includes light commercial vehicles, specialist transport vehicles and Luton box vehicles with bespoke modifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071677-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34136000 - Vans

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-07-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA2 7HY
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD11 West Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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