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title: "Procurement of Short Term Car Hire"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-19"
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# Procurement of Short Term Car Hire

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67444248-b698-48e7-9129-81279d7bd888

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council has completed the procurement process for short-term car hire services, valued at £433,500, under the ESPO Framework 271. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, and the tender process concluded on 23 April 2018. The awarded contract commenced on 1 June 2018 and will remain effective until 31 May 2020, targeting service providers located in the North West of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in car and van rental services, particularly those with capacity to fulfil the requirements of local government contracts. Rental companies with substantial fleet availability and competitive pricing could find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, enhancing their market presence in the public sector. Notably, large-scale suppliers like Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental and Enterprise Rent a Car were involved in this procurement process.

## Notice

Further Competition through ESPO Framework 271

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91db3e9-de95-43ff-83fe-6d734013a80d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £433,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433,500 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK CAR & VAN RENTAL; ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91db3e9-de95-43ff-83fe-6d734013a80d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91db3e9-de95-43ff-83fe-6d734013a80d
  19th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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