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Electric Vehicle Leasing

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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07 Apr 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Social Security Scotland involved the leasing of electric vehicles, targeting the industry category of social protection. This procurement was identified as title "Electric Vehicle Leasing" and was primarily situated within the region of UKM, specifically initiated from Dundee. The process has reached the award stage with Social Security Scotland, a national agency, serving as the central purchasing body. The procurement method was limited, executed without a prior call for competition, as part of a Crown Commercial Services Fleet Portal agreement. The contract, valued at £38,019.96, was signed on 6 March 2026, marking the completion of the leasing contract procurement.

This tender represents notable growth opportunities for large businesses, particularly those with capabilities in leasing electric vehicles. It is significant for enterprises like Sinclair Finance & Leasing Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, to expand their portfolio and establish strong relationships within the public sector. The method employed avoids further competition, benefiting those already registered and approved within the existing Crown Commercial Services framework. Businesses venturing into sustainable and innovative automotive solutions will find similar procurement activities a valuable avenue for expansion, especially given the increasing adoption of eco-friendly vehicles among public agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Leasing

Notice Description

This contract is for the leasing of electric vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the lease of three electric vehicles for the period of three years in total.

Procurement Information

Supplier in this case was sourced through collaborative agreement - Crown Commercial Services Fleet Portal - where no further competition is required. Quotes are sought from approved and registered suppliers. Contract is also below the regulatory threshold in value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828763
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553374
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,019 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 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
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4BF
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SINCLAIR FINANCE & LEASING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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