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Award of Supply of contract hire (lease) vehicles for East Lothian Council

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has successfully completed the award stage of its procurement for the supply of contract hire vehicles, with Athlon Mobility Services UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, titled "Award of Supply of contract hire (lease) vehicles for East Lothian Council," falls under the goods category and specifically addresses the leasing of vehicles needed for operational activities. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure under the Halton Housing Contract Hire Framework Lot 1, covers a period of five years and is valued at £644,380. The primary location for this procurement is the region of UKM73, with the contract signed on 2nd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle leasing, especially those that can offer reliable and long-term solutions. The five-year duration of the contract ensures sustained business engagements and steady revenue flow. With an open procurement method, the process was competitive, seeing engagement from a broad range of companies, including SMEs. It offers growth potential for vehicle supply businesses capable of meeting the operational requirements of local authorities like East Lothian Council. Ventures with a strong presence in the goods category and capability to navigate frameworks like the Halton Housing Contract Hire are well-positioned for success in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Supply of contract hire (lease) vehicles for East Lothian Council

Notice Description

Supply of contract hire (lease) vehicles on a 5 year period to replace existing spot hire vehicles required for operational activities on a permanent basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition under Halton Housing Contract Hire Framework (0372) Lot 1 for hire (lease) vehicles on a 5 year period to replace existing spot hire vehicles require for operational activities.. Mini competition under Halton Housing Contract Hire Framework (0372) Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529706
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£644,380 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHLON MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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