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title: "Vehicle Hire 2026"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-732daed9-aaa8-4da1-b8c7-7ac5ff6a9f28"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Vehicle Hire 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-732daed9-aaa8-4da1-b8c7-7ac5ff6a9f28

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Vehicle Hire 2026," aimed at acquiring vehicle hire services for short-term hires across all of England. The procurement falls under the industry category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, identified by CPV code 63000000. The process involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being made to Enterprise Rent-a-Car. This contract, valued at £900,000, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The tender period concluded on 1st September 2025, marking the transition into the award stage as of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in transport and logistics services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale, geographically diverse contracts. It is especially advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the procurement structure indicates a consideration for such entities. Businesses that can offer competitive rates and efficient service coverage across the specified locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider UK and Europe, may find valuable growth prospects through this contract.

## Notice

Contract for vehicle hire services for short term hires, geographic coverage across all of England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a0edda-7b72-460c-9947-3f5225cc9597 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a0edda-7b72-460c-9947-3f5225cc9597

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a0edda-7b72-460c-9947-3f5225cc9597
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fed78ba-aca2-4ff7-80a5-765d324614ae
  Redacted contract

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