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title: "Provision of Courier Fleet"
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# Provision of Courier Fleet

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b985d3-b327-4da2-9a3b-bc36cce16196

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award process for the provision of a courier fleet, with a comprehensive service and maintenance contract. This tender, identified as SP1895, falls under the industry category of 'Vans' and will serve the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from the CCS RM6265 Lot 2 framework agreement. The contract is valued at £273,000 and will run from November 22, 2024, to November 21, 2026, with an optional 12-month extension. Key dates include the award date of October 3, 2024, and the tender period end date of August 30, 2024. The contracting authority is County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, represented by Gemma Harland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and maintenance of courier fleets, particularly those with a focus on safety, maintenance, and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as the procurement process underscores their suitability. The awarded contract to Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Holdings Ltd suggests that businesses with the capacity to provide comprehensive fleet solutions can thrive in this sector. Leveraging this contract can help businesses expand their market presence, secure long-term revenue streams, and establish strong partnerships within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) are looking to appoint a supplier who will be responsible for the provision of the courier vehicle fleet including a comprehensive service and maintenance contract covering all safety, maintenance and repair work related to operating the vehicle fleet. A further competition was carried out utilising the suppliers awarded to CCS RM6265 Lot 2. The opportunity was for a contract period of 24 Month + 12 optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d991c2-c875-4e43-97ea-9e4d15a0b004 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34136000 - Vans

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d991c2-c875-4e43-97ea-9e4d15a0b004

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d991c2-c875-4e43-97ea-9e4d15a0b004
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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