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title: "Vehicle Lease"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ab88d21-2fca-433e-8583-005d3c9dccd3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Vehicle Lease

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ab88d21-2fca-433e-8583-005d3c9dccd3

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## Summary

The procurement process is overseen by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, England, which has conducted a selective tender for leasing vehicles to support its Air Accident Investigations Branch. The contract, valued at £144,928.32, falls under the services category specifically geared towards fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The procurement was executed using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to Sinclair Finance and Leasing Company on 23rd June 2026. The award has been formalized in the tender stage, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2026, lasting until 31st January 2030. The scope of delivery includes not only the United Kingdom but extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle leasing and fleet management services, particularly those tailored to supporting governmental operations. Companies with the capability to provide large-scale vehicle-fleet-support services will find this contract especially beneficial. Moreover, the framework agreement's selective procurement method suggests readiness for companies that have pre-qualified, allowing for faster engagement and greater assurance of contract fulfilment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), can benefit from exploring similar opportunities within the framework to enhance their portfolio and expertise in the public sector procurement space.

## Notice

Provision of vehicle lease for Air Accident Investigations Branch. Direct Award using framework option for 3 year lease of vehicle to provide operational support for employees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb524e46-a1ad-4c24-9b32-adaac8cf4463 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,928 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINCLAIR FINANCE AND LEASING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb524e46-a1ad-4c24-9b32-adaac8cf4463

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb524e46-a1ad-4c24-9b32-adaac8cf4463
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb27921e-383b-430d-a7e2-729f970f4738
  Redacted award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cae7cff9-9e00-40c5-a2dc-242597190f34
  Redacted order form

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