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title: "Vehicle Hire Portal"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Vehicle Hire Portal

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35a58028-5835-409d-82dd-8af3e2231b06

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Vehicle Hire Portal" contract, under the industry category of Motor Vehicles (CPV ID: 34100000). The contract, awarded through the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework (Reference number 1092 - LOT 1), will begin on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2027, with an option to extend up to 31 January 2029. The total contract value, including any potential extensions, ranges from £249,824 to £494,648 exclusive of VAT. This contract will cover services in the East of England region, specifically in the United Kingdom. The final award stage concluded in the procurement process on 15 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire and leasing industry, especially those capable of providing comprehensive vehicle hire services across Suffolk County. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete and grow through this contract. With clear terms and a substantial budget, the contract offers a stable revenue stream and a chance to strengthen relationships with local government bodies. Suppliers like Fulcrum Automotive have already been active in this procurement, emphasising the contract's potential appeal to well-structured large enterprises as well.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are direct awarding their vehicle hire portal contract using the YPO Vehicle Hire, Lease and Purchase Portal Framework. Reference number 1092 - LOT 1 Contract will commence on the 1 February 2025 and expire on the 31 January 2027. The contract will have the ability to be extended up to a further two (2) years to expire at the latest 31 January 2029. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value including any extension is between PS249,824 - PS494,648 exclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed4e6d-c736-47ff-87e6-637b49a648dd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £494,648 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £494,648 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed4e6d-c736-47ff-87e6-637b49a648dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27ed4e6d-c736-47ff-87e6-637b49a648dd
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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