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title: "Short Term Hire of Vehicles"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER"
published: "2018-06-13"
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# Short Term Hire of Vehicles

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e4c3f21-3136-44ca-a7ab-000d17594588

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking suppliers for the "Short Term Hire of Vehicles", primarily within the motor vehicles industry sector. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th July 2018. The selected contract will span three years, starting 1st February 2019, with potential for a one-year extension. This open procedure allows for a flexible hiring arrangement for vehicles ranging from one day up to a maximum of 12 months, aiming to award contracts to three suppliers for best value and availability.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies capable of providing a diverse fleet of cars and commercial vehicles that can meet short-term demands will find this process beneficial. The arrangement is ideal for businesses looking to expand their client base within public sector contracts, particularly those focused on offering reliable and quick rental services.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Council require a flexible arrangement for the short term hire of cars and commercial vehicles. This can be for a period of 1 day up to a maximum of 12 months, although the majority of hires are for 1-2 days. The contract will be awarded to 3 suppliers and a mini competition will take place each time a vehicle is required to achieve availability and best value. This contract will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63451a5-2d84-4f49-a830-27b297a398b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63451a5-2d84-4f49-a830-27b297a398b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d63451a5-2d84-4f49-a830-27b297a398b1
  13th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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