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title: "PLACE456 Self Drive Hire"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# PLACE456 Self Drive Hire

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82f7f98d-5c4f-4db9-8f39-e3e7a96886e3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council, titled "PLACE456 Self Drive Hire," focuses on supplying self-drive motor vehicles suitable for transporting fewer than 10 persons. The contract, valued at £6,000,000, encompasses the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender phase ended on 25th August 2025, leading to an award stage on 4th September 2025, with the contract set to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude on 7th September 2026. This procurement falls under the ‘goods’ category with a unique procurement method described as "Other." Arnold Clark was awarded the contract, and the procurement is complete.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying motor vehicles, particularly those capable of accommodating self-drive hire services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the East Midlands region may find this contract particularly fruitful. Given the scale of the contract and the public sector client, businesses focusing on vehicle supply and rental services would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement opportunities for potential growth and market expansion. The successful collaboration with Derbyshire County Council could enhance visibility and credibility, fostering further opportunities in public sector contracting.

## Notice

Self Drive hire vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2097f9-0312-4407-9a1d-93e42fdcf1a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2097f9-0312-4407-9a1d-93e42fdcf1a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2097f9-0312-4407-9a1d-93e42fdcf1a5
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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