--- title: "Corporate Vehicle Hire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-23" --- # Corporate Vehicle Hire Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2253a9b8-63ba-4c59-883c-cfd6cce42e5b.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council recently completed a procurement process for the supply of corporate vehicle hire, focusing on locations throughout the rural areas of Cumbria, UK. This process was conducted using an open procedure and finalised at the award stage, having been published on 21st November 2024. The tender included the scope for Class/Group B passenger cars and was organised into four individually evaluated lots, allowing bidders to apply for one or multiple lots. The awarded contract, valued at £1.3 million, is set to commence on 1st May 2025 and will run for three years with the option of two additional 12-month extensions. Key stakeholders include the buyer, Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle, and the suppliers Arnold Clark Finance Ltd. and Multifleet Vehicle Management t/a Run Your Fleet. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, especially those capable of serving rural areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the tender's suitability criteria which include provisions for SMEs. The nature of the contract, spanning various lots with a focus on compliance with vehicle class requirements and logistical delivery abilities across Cumbria, suggests firms offering flexible and scalable solutions could particularly benefit from engaging in such public procurement processes. It offers a robust platform for service providers to deploy their fleet management capabilities and expand their market footprint significantly. ## Notice Cumberland Council has a requirement for a contract for the Supply of Corporate Hire Vehicles. The contract is for locations throughout Cumbria and delivery and collections are required from both business and home addresses. Due to Cumbria's rural demographic the contract must be serviced from branches with a hire facility within the geographical area of each lot. In line with Cumberland Council's Travel Policy this contract will be serviced mainly by Class/Group B vehicles; other classes of vehicle will only be hired where there is an identified health & safety, licence or equality need. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option of two extensions of up to 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a5e378-5db9-4789-822a-602032db8ddf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,300,000 | | 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE; MULTIFLEET VEHICLE MANAGEMENT T/A RUN YOUR FLEET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34110000 - Passenger cars ## Release History - 23 Apr 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a5e378-5db9-4789-822a-602032db8ddf - 21 Nov 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f84444d-2bb7-4a4c-b9d3-8fcb037a60db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a5e378-5db9-4789-822a-602032db8ddf 23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f84444d-2bb7-4a4c-b9d3-8fcb037a60db 21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6e1e04ce-c9a5-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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