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title: "Short Term hire of Vehicles - DPS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Short Term hire of Vehicles - DPS

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-797f0444-27aa-4a51-948b-d64e593a62c9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council seeks short-term vehicle hire services under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), covering transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation in England, United Kingdom. The current stage is at the award phase as of February 23, 2026, indicating the completion status with an announced contract period from March 1, 2022, to February 23, 2029. This process used an open and selective procurement method, beginning with a tender notice published on January 13, 2022. Key industries involved include transportation equipment, with the procurement particularly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), providing ample opportunity for business expansion in these sectors.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects by inviting participation in a dynamic purchasing system, targeting companies specialising in vehicle hire services. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering transport equipment and auxiliary services can leverage this contract to strengthen their presence in the public procurement space. Companies like Car Hire (Days of Swansea) Ltd and Green Motion are involved as suppliers, suggesting opportunities for collaborations and networking within the industry. The selective procedure prioritises SMEs and VCSEs, fostering a competitive yet inclusive environment that encourages smaller enterprises to partake, thus expanding their operational scope in the United Kingdom, particularly within the transportation sector.

## Notice

This is a DPS for the short term hire vehicle requirements for Cheshire West and Chester. There is no guarantee of volume. The full tender documents and specification are available to download on the Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0c671c-ff34-4cba-bc8f-bc59f4514734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,499 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| 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 | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | CAR HIRE (DAYS OF SWANSEA) LTD T/A DAYS RENTAL; COOPER GROUP; DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL; ECON ENGINEERING; ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR; FAUN ZOELLER FLEET SERVICES; FIVEWAYS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE HIRE; FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS; GREEN MOTION; LEEDS COMMERCIAL; LONDON HIRE; N L VAN, TRUCK & CAR HIRE; RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL; SOUTH STAFFS HIRE; TREST; U-DRIVE; WESTWOOD MOTOR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0c671c-ff34-4cba-bc8f-bc59f4514734
- 20 Feb 2026 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8c2345-de30-4701-a6c1-7f80e77d80ab
- 13 Jan 2022 at 13:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a14330-650c-4fb1-ae86-dcacc6536ea7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0c671c-ff34-4cba-bc8f-bc59f4514734
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8c2345-de30-4701-a6c1-7f80e77d80ab
  20th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a14330-650c-4fb1-ae86-dcacc6536ea7
  13th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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