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title: "Provision of Hire Cars"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62ddfa6f-d823-456c-a952-ce79626eadac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2018-10-15"
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# Provision of Hire Cars

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62ddfa6f-d823-456c-a952-ce79626eadac

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## Summary

The University of Southampton conducted a tender for the "Provision of Hire Cars", classified under the motor vehicles industry category. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract being awarded on 17th September 2018, and the contract period running from 3rd January 2019 to 2nd January 2023. The total value of the contract was £520,000, and the tender period concluded on 16th July 2018. The procurement has since been completed.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses within the automotive or transport sector, specifically those offering hire car services. Companies capable of delivering reliable transport solutions and meeting the requirements of large-scale contracts would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. With the extensive engagement of the University of Southampton as a buyer, this indicates potential for sustained partnerships for service providers in this industry.

## Notice

Provision of hire car services to the University of Southampton now concluded as per further completion ref 18/PROF/36 awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9727f4-0b12-4ea6-9ce5-c1e3a065396f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9727f4-0b12-4ea6-9ce5-c1e3a065396f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9727f4-0b12-4ea6-9ce5-c1e3a065396f
  15th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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