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title: "Vehicle hire portal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fc95bed-a58d-4088-b199-fe9fe7c53aae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-10-19"
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# Vehicle hire portal

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc95bed-a58d-4088-b199-fe9fe7c53aae

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Vehicle hire portal" conducted by Suffolk County Council involves the provision of car and light commercial vehicle hire services, including mini-buses and specialist vehicles. This process is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) and has a value of £300,000. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract period running from 27 March 2020 to 26 March 2023, and the tender period ending on 26 March 2020. The contract is awarded through a selective procurement method, which involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery addresses are located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector. Businesses that offer vehicle rental services, particularly those equipped for specialist vehicle hire, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The framework agreement approach also allows for companies to leverage established supplier relationships, enhancing their chances of winning business in future tender opportunities.

## Notice

Car & LCV Hire including mini-buses & specialist vehicle hire through the YPO vehicle rental portal which provides a single facility to request any type of vehicle for any rental duration using a wide range of rental suppliers. Full rental management services assisting with the rental process, damage and fine management included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3321aa-667a-4ab2-8ca4-ffc7ea77aaf4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3321aa-667a-4ab2-8ca4-ffc7ea77aaf4
- 20 Jul 2020 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3321aa-667a-4ab2-8ca4-ffc7ea77aaf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3321aa-667a-4ab2-8ca4-ffc7ea77aaf4
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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