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title: "10 x Accessible vehicle rentals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 10 x Accessible vehicle rentals

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-899a29f9-8372-43bd-84e1-9d687cbb694d

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract under the title "10 x Accessible vehicle rentals" in the industry category of Buses and Coaches (CPV code: 34121000). The procurement process falls under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Commercial Services Kent Limited & The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) Vehicle Rental Framework (Lot 2). The procurement stage is now at the award update stage. The contract, valued at £600,000, spans from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with a 1-year extension from the original end date of 31st March 2025. The rented vehicles are to be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the provision and rental of accessible vehicles. Firms operating in the vehicle rental and transportation sectors that can supply buses and coaches specifically designed to accommodate accessibility needs would be well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial budget and multi-year extension create a stable growth opportunity, potentially leading to long-term business development and expansion in the public sector vehicle rental market.

## Notice

The provision of 10 x accessible vehicle rentals. This contract has been Direct Awarded through the Commercial Services Kent Limited & The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL): Vehicle Rental Framework (Lot 2) As of 1st April 2025, the council will utilise the 1-year extension permitted in the original procurement and subsequent contract. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2026. There will be no changes to the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89699fc9-edea-4070-817a-a560da749cbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89699fc9-edea-4070-817a-a560da749cbd
- 21 Jun 2023 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89699fc9-edea-4070-817a-a560da749cbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89699fc9-edea-4070-817a-a560da749cbd
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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