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title: "Car Hire"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Car Hire

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cad9ba4f-556d-47ba-b709-a9b8d5c8ae3e

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Somerset Council involves a contract for the hire of motor vehicles under the title "Car Hire." The procurement falls under the goods category and is positioned in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 17th July 2026, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The procurement was conducted through a direct award from a framework, with the tender period having ended on 11th February 2026. The contract is valued at £228,039.29. Somerset Council served as the buyer, and the contract was awarded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision of motor vehicles, particularly those that are part of applicable frameworks. The direct award method enhances opportunities for established companies within these frameworks to secure government contracts efficiently. Although the procurement is complete, future contracts of this nature can offer growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities and framework access, facilitating their engagement in regional council supply chains.

## Notice

Provision of hire vehicles Direct Award via Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2c8a3-fc39-45f6-91af-22b3b8316605 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from a Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,039 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,039 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 17 Jul 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2c8a3-fc39-45f6-91af-22b3b8316605

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac2c8a3-fc39-45f6-91af-22b3b8316605
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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