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Vehicle Hire Solutions

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Vehicle Hire Solutions" was conducted by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), situated in Edinburgh. The contract, awarded on 16th July 2025, focuses on providing car and van rental services under the National Collaborative Contract SP-24-05, facilitated through a mini-competition within the Crown Commercial Service's Vehicle Hire Solutions framework. It falls within the "Justice" and "General public services" industry categories and was completed using a limited procurement method without prior publication. The awarded contract involves a single lot for the hire of vehicles up to 3.5T, with coverage in the UKM region, primarily intended for goods procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire solutions to engage with public sector organisations. The successful supplier, Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, exemplifies how large enterprises can leverage framework agreements to secure substantial contracting opportunities with central government bodies. Competitors with experience in providing similar services or who have existing ties to governmental procurement frameworks will find such contracts beneficial for expansion and establishing a strong foothold in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Hire Solutions

Notice Description

To provide car and van rental services, we operate under the Scottish Government's National Collaborative Contract SP-24-05. This contract was secured following a mini-competition within the Crown Commercial Service's RM 6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has established a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework, RM 6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions, Lot 1: Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T. This contract, identified as SP-24-05 - Scottish Government, was initiated on behalf of SCTS (Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service) and 66 other central government organisations that expressed interest in utilising it.

Procurement Information

The Scottish Government has established a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework, RM 6265 Vehicle Hire Solutions, Lot 1: Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T. This contract, identified as SP-24-05 - Scottish Government, was initiated on behalf of SCTS (Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service) and 66 other central government organisations that expressed interest in utilising it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804540
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534796
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Emanuela Zara
Contact Email
ezara@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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