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title: "Contract Award - UK Vehicle Hire"
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# Contract Award - UK Vehicle Hire

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58542e45-e95e-4def-a3a4-70e07c6e676f

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## Summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has awarded a contract for UK Vehicle Hire, which includes passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and on-road 4x4s. The contract is based on a successful trial period that commenced on 20th February 2017, with the official call-off contract starting on 1st June 2017. The contract has an initial duration of three years and may extend for an additional year. This procurement, classified under road transport services, was completed through a collaborative further competition managed by Devon and Cornwall Police via the Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Hire Services Framework. The total contract value is £320,000 and delivery will occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses within the transport and vehicle hire industry. Companies specialising in passenger vehicle and light commercial vehicle rentals, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Engaging with this buyer can lead to potential partnerships and new business avenues, especially for those interested in governmental contracts within the emergency services sector.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for UK Vehicle Hire (Passenger Cars, Vans (Light Commercial Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes) and On-Road 4x4's). A trial period will commence on 20th February 2017 and subject to the success of the trial, a confirmed contract will commence on 1st June 2017 with an initial period of three years and the option of a 12 month extension. This contract is awarded as a result of a South West Emergency Services collaborative further competition, led by Devon and Cornwall Police via the Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Hire Services Framework Agreement (RM1062). Update 26/04/17 - Trial period successful, a formal Call-Off Contract will commence on 1st June 2017 for an initial period of three years and the option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19f74f4-59a0-4c83-958b-d977a16701f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOT GROUP LTD T/A THRIFTY CAR AND VAN RENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 15:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19f74f4-59a0-4c83-958b-d977a16701f9
- 17 Feb 2017 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19f74f4-59a0-4c83-958b-d977a16701f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e19f74f4-59a0-4c83-958b-d977a16701f9
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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