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Car Club

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for a car club service, encompassing the provision of vehicles including vans less than 3.5T, at specified locations within the Highland Council area. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 60000000 for services, was conducted under a limited procurement method without prior publication, leveraging the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265. The contract, worth £2,000,000, was awarded in March 2023 to Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited and has been active since March 27, 2024. The procurement was undertaken in the UKM6 region, ensuring regional service delivery by a large-scale supplier and reflecting the Highland Council's focus on general public services.

For businesses, engaging in such tenders provides substantial growth opportunities, particularly for those already operating within transport or vehicle provision sectors. The limited procurement process, although targeted, indicates potential future opportunities for businesses included in similar framework agreements. This tender was suited for well-established vehicle hire companies, exemplifying the type of sector-specific business that can gain leverage and expand through public procurement contracts, especially when offering niche services like a car club for a regional or local authority. Businesses looking to compete in similar tenders should consider aligning themselves with existing framework agreements to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Car Club

Notice Description

This Contract provides a car club service, including vans less than 3.5T, across agreed locations in The Highland Council area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Call off Contract from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Vehicle Hire Solutions (RM6265) and was awarded in March 2023 to Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited for hire of Vehicles.

Procurement Information

This was an Award from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822950
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702670

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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