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title: "Hire of Vehicles (Self-Drive)"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Hire of Vehicles (Self-Drive)

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36b39978-e875-48da-b2e2-8654aface208

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the hire of self-drive vehicles, primarily targeting the road transport services industry, with a focus on operations in South East England. The contract, valued at £7,700,000, involves a managed solution allowing the delivery and collection of a range of vehicles across the UK, with an emphasis on southern England. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited will manage vehicle sourcing and engage a supplier network to cover various vehicle types. The procurement stage is complete, following a direct award procedure under the YPO Framework 1092, and the contract is scheduled to run from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2033.

This procurement process presents substantial business opportunities for large-scale vehicle suppliers, particularly those proficient in logistics operations across multiple locations and vehicle types. The YPO Framework allows for streamlined engagement with public sector entities, fostering potential long-term partnerships. The contract is ideal for businesses capable of handling extensive operational networks and those seeking to expand their services to public sector clients, especially within the South East region of England. SMEs and VCSEs may find less prominence in this particular contract, given the managed solution requirements and scale involved.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a managed solution for the hire of self-drive vehicles, by staff within Hampshire County Council and Hampshire-based maintained schools. The solution will enable the delivery and collection of a range of self-drive vehicles to and from any location specified by a Council or school staff member. Locations may include home, work, airports or client locations and could be anywhere across the UK, but most likely will be across the south of England. A single provider will manage vehicle sourcing and will onboard a network of suppliers to ensure coverage across all vehicle types and locations. This contract was awarded via direct award procedure under the YPO Framework 1092, Vehicle Hire, Lease & Purchase Portal (Lot 1: Car and LCV Hire).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68716317-2e3f-447d-940e-485f96e264bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,700,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68716317-2e3f-447d-940e-485f96e264bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68716317-2e3f-447d-940e-485f96e264bd
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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