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title: "Mini-competition for Fleet Contract Hire Via Lot 1 of the KHT Vehicle Hire Framework"
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published: "2019-03-11"
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# Mini-competition for Fleet Contract Hire Via Lot 1 of the KHT Vehicle Hire Framework

Buyer: FIRST ARK GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ae91100-e660-46d0-890b-7e9d7116b0b0

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## Summary

Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) launched a mini-competition titled "Mini-competition for Fleet Contract Hire Via Lot 1 of the KHT Vehicle Hire Framework" to procure approximately 104 commercial vehicles for a four-year contract period starting from March 1, 2019. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for motor vehicles, was achieved through a selective method, in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on November 30, 2018, and the contract value is estimated at £1,500,000, located in the North West of England. The bidding was directed at members of the First Ark Group and aimed at replacing vehicles used by their in-house maintenance team.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle supply and maintenance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide commercial vehicles, maintenance services, and those experienced in contract hire arrangements will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the contract's structure allows successful suppliers to engage with KHT and other entities within the First Ark Group, thereby expanding their operational reach and contributing to business growth in this competitive market.

## Notice

This procurement was undertaken as a mini-competition, as detailed in Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102. The procurement exercise was led by Knowsley Housing Trust for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group. KHT sought bids to provide the supply and maintenance of approximately 104 commercial vehicles under Lot 1 - Contract Hire to replace the vehicles currently used by the in-house maintenance team. The contract hire period will be 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc11dc-4e95-4751-9d70-34388dc2daef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FIRST ARK GROUP |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | GAP GROUP; LEASEPLAN; MERCEDES BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES UK LTD T/A DAIMLER FLEET MANAGE; NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE; WEST WALLASEY CAR HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 21:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc11dc-4e95-4751-9d70-34388dc2daef
- 26 Oct 2018 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebae88b-43ca-4a99-92cc-3a7f254a8019
- 18 Jun 2018 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0603e0-6ba3-4d3a-9e01-f06e46994ae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc11dc-4e95-4751-9d70-34388dc2daef
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebae88b-43ca-4a99-92cc-3a7f254a8019
  26th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0603e0-6ba3-4d3a-9e01-f06e46994ae7
  18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.cirruspurchasing.co.uk/TDocs/FAVHFkI21si/3t0yg11ul

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