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06 Aug 2026 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, pertains to the procurement of vehicle hire services, primarily under the industry category of goods, specifically related to motor vehicles for the transportation of goods. This process is located in Gillingham, UK, and has reached the award stage as of 6th August 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold and conducted without competition, indicating a streamlined process under specific legislative compliance referenced as the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract for this procurement was signed on 6th August 2026, with a total gross value of £15,369.66.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle rental services, particularly those capable of offering efficient transport solutions tailored to public sector needs. While the contract was awarded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, a large-scale organisation, similar businesses with robust fleet management capabilities and an understanding of public sector procurement nuances could find growth potential in future opportunities within this sector. Engaging in such public tenders can facilitate expansion through strategic partnerships and increased service visibility in the government realm.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

Purchase Order 270003970

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£12,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 6 Aug 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

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