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title: "DS268-18 Lease of Light Support Vehicles"
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# DS268-18 Lease of Light Support Vehicles

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a5d25c-c45b-40c2-ae31-9e575705cb21

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DS268-18 Lease of Light Support Vehicles" is managed by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. This contract involves the leasing of light vehicles for a duration of three years, with an estimated value of £150,000. It is governed by a selective procurement method that is part of a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management & Flexible Rental Solutions - Lot 1. The contract period runs from 15 October 2019 to 14 October 2022, with the mini-competition tender exercise having closed on 12 September 2019. It is located in Exeter, England and pertains to the financial and insurance services industry sector.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle leasing and associated management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to explore this opportunity, given the emphasis on competitive pricing and flexibility in service offerings required by the fire and rescue authorities involved. Companies capable of providing light vehicles and fleet management services can leverage this contract to enhance their business profiles and expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

This procurement is for a three year contract to appoint a single contractor to supply the lease of light vehicles (less than 3.5T). This mini-competition is being undertaken using the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management & Flexible Rental Solutions - Lot 1. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority (the Authority) is acting as the lead Authority for this mini-competition tender exercise. The mini-competition is being undertaken from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management & Flexible Rental Solutions - Lot 1, in collaboration with and on behalf of the Contracting Authorities listed below * Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service * Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service * Essex County Fire and Rescue Service * Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service * Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service * West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service * Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service * Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08ff2c8-fffd-4a1f-9bea-ab7050e93a4d |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2019 - 14 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEX AUTOLEASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08ff2c8-fffd-4a1f-9bea-ab7050e93a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08ff2c8-fffd-4a1f-9bea-ab7050e93a4d
  5th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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