Planning

Soft market testing for Green Car Scheme

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise concerning a Green Car Scheme under the industry category of General Public Services. This planned procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to explore sustainable travel options in the region of UKM83, specifically focusing on green car leasing services. Interested suppliers should note that this exercise is not a formal tendering process but an information-gathering initiative. Suppliers are invited to respond with relevant information by 27th August 2025.

This soft market testing presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in green vehicle leasing to showcase their capabilities and engage with Renfrewshire Council. While no formal contracts are being awarded at this stage, participating businesses can position themselves as potential future suppliers in an evolving market for sustainable transport solutions. Organisations that can offer innovative leasing solutions without initial financial outlay from the council, and who have experience in the green automotive sector, are particularly well-suited to contribute to this consultation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market testing for Green Car Scheme

Notice Description

Soft market testing for green car scheme

Lot Information

Lot 1

SOFT MARKET TESTING FOR GREEN CAR SCHEME The Council is currently exploring the different methods of sustainable travel and would like to obtain more information on green car leasing. The Council is keen to know the Suppliers in the market who can supply green car leasing and also Suppliers who can deliver a car leasing without the initial monthly outlay by the Council? Please note this is not a tender exercise and the Council is not looking for a quote at this time. This soft market testing is to assist the Council in gathering information about the market and is not any form of a tendering exercise. Suppliers are welcome to add any other information they think would be relevant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536970
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Gordon
Contact Email
gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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