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title: "University of Bristol - Vehicle Hire Solutions"
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# University of Bristol - Vehicle Hire Solutions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b604f3b-d3db-423f-bfc7-db81535999e1

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for “Vehicle Hire Solutions”, awarding the contract to Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited. This contract encompasses the self-drive hire of vehicles using an online booking tool across several categories, including vehicles up to 3.5T, commercial vehicles up to 7.5T, and vehicles over 7.5T, along with car-sharing solutions. The procurement falls under the "Motor vehicles" industry category with a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the “Award” status, effective from 1 March 2026, and the contract period extends until 28 February 2029, with the potential to extend to February 2032. The delivery of services covers a wide geography, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender provides robust opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the growing vehicle hire industry. Businesses specialising in transportation and logistics, particularly those offering versatile vehicle hiring options and technological solutions for managing bookings, would find this contract a fitting opportunity to extend their market reach. Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s successful bid demonstrates the viability of large-scale operations capable of fulfilling extensive vehicle requirements across varied sectors and locations, highlighting significant growth prospects for firms adept in scalable service delivery. As the contract includes self-drive options and car-sharing schemes, businesses with a focus on innovative mobility solutions will find ample room for expansion and collaborative ventures.

## Notice

Self-drive vehicle-hire with the provision of an on-line booking tool. Contract with Enterprise will include: - Hire of vehicles up to 3.5T (Lot 1) - which includes cards, international hire, car share and 17 seaters. - Hire of commercial vehicles up o 7.5T (Lot 2) - including 4x4s, LCVs, minibuses and HGVs. - Hire of vehicles from 7.5T and above (Lot 3) - which includes tippers, dropsides and other specialist HGVs. - Car Share Solutions (Lot 5) - Supplier car sharing schemes/clubs. Contract awarded on a 3+1+1+1 year basis (Max contract period Feb 2032) Additional information: Contract awarded on a 3+1+1+1 year basis (Max contract period Feb 2032).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22d4848-c02c-4e23-86fd-5ab77b81f722 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22d4848-c02c-4e23-86fd-5ab77b81f722

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22d4848-c02c-4e23-86fd-5ab77b81f722
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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