--- title: "CP1784-19 Self Drive Vehicle Hire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-02" --- # CP1784-19 Self Drive Vehicle Hire Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baea2fd0-2aab-4b8e-9348-298283f4f9da.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CP1784-19 Self Drive Vehicle Hire" is being conducted by Devon County Council, located in Exeter, England. This opportunity falls under the motor vehicles industry category with a contract value of £1.5 million, scheduled to commence on 1st October 2019 and ending on 30th September 2024. The current stage is the tender phase, and submissions must be made electronically by 1st August 2019. The contract will be utilised for the hire of various vehicles to support Devon County Council's fleet needs, and it is anticipated that additional councils will also utilize this arrangement. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle rental and related services. Companies that can provide cars, light commercial vehicles, and possibly 4x4 or electric vehicles on a short to medium-term hire basis would be particularly suited to participate. The open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, creating a competitive landscape that can benefit local businesses and enhance service delivery for public sector organisations within the Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership. ## Notice This opportunity is for the hire of cars and passenger vehicles (up to 9 seat MPVs) and light commercial vehicles (up to 3500kgs gross vehicle weight) along with the option to provide 4x4 and electric cars on a short to medium term hire basis to supplement Devon County Council's own vehicle fleet. Devon County Council intends to appoint a single primary contractor from whom all hires will be initially requested and secondary contractor to undertake those hires that the primary contractor cannot fulfil. The contract is for a period of 5 years commencing in October 2019 and expiring in September 2024. The contract will be the principal means of service provision for DCC to meet its hire vehicle needs. It is envisaged that East Devon District Council and Dartmoor National Park Authority will use this arrangement as a route to hire vehicles. The position of the other member organisations within the Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership is reserved for the use of the arrangement however currently there is no commitment from these organisations as to their use of the arrangement. Additional information: Procurement documents are available from https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4bf920-6796-4bb0-8351-a1d47d13349f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles ## Release History - 2 Jul 2019 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4bf920-6796-4bb0-8351-a1d47d13349f - 2 Jul 2019 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d556bc7-b0df-462e-8ce5-52a6c835b43a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4bf920-6796-4bb0-8351-a1d47d13349f 2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d556bc7-b0df-462e-8ce5-52a6c835b43a 2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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