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title: "Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire"
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# Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95a05277-480f-470a-b570-270d1426697f

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, through Forestry England, has awarded a contract for vehicle hire services, titled "Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire", with a focus on the procurement of motor vehicles. This contract involves providing short-term, long-term, and welfare vehicle hire, valued at £5,950,000. The undertaking falls within the goods category and utilises an open procedure. The procurement was open for tender until January 10, 2025, and spans multiple locations including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. It is currently in the Award stage, with the contract due to start on February 1, 2025, and conclude on January 31, 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle rental industry to enhance their portfolio through government contracts. The large scope and international reach of the services required are particularly beneficial for businesses experienced in providing diverse vehicle hire solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting an accessible opportunity for growth and expanded service offerings within the public sector framework.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission have a requirement for the provision of short-term, long-term, and welfare vehicle hire. Full details of the requirement are contained in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d95e6e4-ae6e-42f6-bcb8-c84efae4398b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,950,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| 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

- 1 Aug 2025 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d95e6e4-ae6e-42f6-bcb8-c84efae4398b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d95e6e4-ae6e-42f6-bcb8-c84efae4398b
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=915830764
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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