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title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Vehicle Hire Solutions"
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# Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Vehicle Hire Solutions

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af3816bb-f50a-4cb0-973b-5674c7af66e6

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for vehicle hire solutions, under the title "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Vehicle Hire Solutions". The award was active as of 17 May 2024, with the contract running from 18 May 2024 to 17 May 2026. With services classified under CPV code 60100000, this procurement targets road transport services, specifically in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This stage of the procurement process is the award phase and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, RM6265, across two different lots: hire of vehicles up to 3.5T and car share solutions. The contract was awarded to Enterprise Rent A Car UK Ltd, with a value of £100,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those comfortable with selective procurement methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find this tender appealing, as the suitability criteria favour such businesses. Companies providing vehicle hire solutions or car-sharing arrangements can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence in the East Midlands or gain strategic contracts with public sector entities. The direct award mechanism streamlines the process for eligible suppliers, making it ideal for businesses with existing framework agreements capabilities or partnerships.

## Notice

Vehicle hire solutions arrangement for Northamptonshire Children's Trust. Call-off (direct award) from RM6265 (Vehicle Hire Solutions), Lot 1 (Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T) and Lot 5 (Car Share Solutions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0942a8d2-becb-44fe-840b-64007547ce36 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2024 - 17 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0942a8d2-becb-44fe-840b-64007547ce36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0942a8d2-becb-44fe-840b-64007547ce36
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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