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title: "Provision of Fuel Card Services for the Councils fleet of owned/hired vehicles"
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# Provision of Fuel Card Services for the Councils fleet of owned/hired vehicles

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e9b020c-ebc0-4917-9c91-025d8fd1fc09

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Fuel Card Services for its fleet of vehicles. The contract involves supplying fuel cards for both diesel/petrol and electric vehicle charging. The contract value, including an extension period, is estimated at 560,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on March 1, 2024, and ends on February 28, 2027, with a potential extension until February 21, 2028. The tender period ended on January 20, 2024, with the contract now awarded.

This procurement opportunity by the East Sussex County Council presents a chance for suppliers to provide Fuel Card Services to a public entity. Businesses in the fuel card services industry, particularly those able to cater to both traditional and electric vehicles, would find this contract suitable for growth opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this project. The contract is a service-related procurement, with the main category being services, indicating a focus on service provision and delivery. Overall, this contract provides a lucrative opportunity for companies in the fuel card services sector to expand their business portfolio.

## Notice

The Council seek a supplier to provide Fuel Card services for its fleet of owned or hired vehicles. The successful supplier will provide fuel cards to enable specific Council employees who drive company or hire vehicles the ability to fill up with fuel at a filling station and present a card to enable the transaction. Although the Councils fleet of owned or hired vehicles is currently diesel/petrol fuelled, the successful supplier must also be able to provide cards for Electric Vehicle charging to ensure that the new contract meets the Councils needs, both now and in the future. This contract has been awarded. Additional information: Contract value (includes extension period of 1 year) and is estimated based on current spend. It is subject to usage, fuel site location and fuel price fluctuations. End date is end of initial term. Extension period would start on 01 March 2027 and end on 21 February 2028. Contract is awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b4226-526e-4670-8d91-7246a02bb3e1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30163100 - Agency fuel cards

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b4226-526e-4670-8d91-7246a02bb3e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e90b4226-526e-4670-8d91-7246a02bb3e1
  20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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