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title: "PAN3228 - Vehicle Hire Solutions"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# PAN3228 - Vehicle Hire Solutions

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c56efa9-8c9f-4d54-9316-984d34c8866a

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for "PAN3228 - Vehicle Hire Solutions", aimed at securing a single supplier for its vehicle, plant, and equipment hire requirements. The procurement falls under the industry category of Road Transport Services, with a specific focus on cars, light commercial vehicles, and specialist HGVs. The value of the awarded contract stands at £1,083,333, covering a contract period from 6th March 2026 to 5th March 2028. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited, an SME based in Leicester Forest East, has been selected as the supplier. This award indicates the final stage of the procurement cycle, following a tender process with key considerations around the service location in England and the delivery deadline initially set for December 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities especially for SMEs specialising in fleet and equipment hire and maintenance services. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited's involvement underscores the suitability of agile and flexible vehicle hire businesses with the capacity to fulfil diverse fleet requirements, including environmentally conscious transport solutions. Companies equipped to provide road-worthy vehicles and equipment for municipal services, such as road sweepers and heavy-duty transport, are well-positioned to engage with such public procurement processes, strengthening their portfolio and market reputation. The engagement with Leicester City Council not only provides a solid revenue stream but also bolsters visibility and credibility in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Leicester Council Council Fleet Services requires a single supplier to provide all of its vehicle, plant and equipment hire needs. These may include cars, light commercial vehicles, specialist HGVs such as gritters, plant and equipment, such as tele-handlers. Additional information: Leicester Council Council Fleet Services requires a single supplier to provide all of its vehicle, plant and equipment hire needs. These may include cars, light commercial vehicles, specialist HGVs such as gritters, plant and equipment, such as tele-handlers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a906fa-c523-4d12-b3b4-d8727a0787f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,083,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,083,333 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34110000 - Passenger cars
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 34921100 - Road sweepers
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a906fa-c523-4d12-b3b4-d8727a0787f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a906fa-c523-4d12-b3b4-d8727a0787f7
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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