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title: "DS443-23 Lease of Light Support Vehicles"
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buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
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# DS443-23 Lease of Light Support Vehicles

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2047f05-78c4-4248-a8aa-0124e37c627e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority involves the lease of light support vehicles under the title "DS443-23 Lease of Light Support Vehicles". The procurement falls within the industry category of "Financial and insurance services" and is conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This mini-competition was completed as of 13th August 2024, with Lex Autolease Limited being awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 15th October 2024 to 14th October 2029. Key dates included the tender period ending on 8th April 2024 and the contract starting on 15th October 2024. The delivery location is centred around the postal code EX3 0NW.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in vehicle leasing and fleet management, especially those that could benefit from forming long-term relationships with multiple fire and rescue services across the UK, including Essex, Merseyside, Buckinghamshire, West Yorkshire, Royal Berkshire, and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this particularly advantageous, given that the procurement allows for extensions and provides possible business expansion through sustained service provision over the contract duration. Businesses specialising in light vehicle leasing and management will find this procurement particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

This procurement is for three year contract (with the option to extend for an additional two years) to appoint a single contractor to supply the lease of light vehicles (less than 3.5T). This mini-competition is being undertaken using the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management & Salary Sacrifice Car Schemes - Lot 1 (RM6268). Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority (the Authority) is acting as the lead Authority for this mini-competition tender exercise. The mini-competition is being undertaken from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement for Vehicle Lease, Fleet Management & Salary Sacrifice Car Schemes - Lot 1, in collaboration with and on behalf of the Contracting Authorities listed below * Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service * Essex County Fire and Rescue Service * Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service * Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service * West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service * Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service * North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019090c6-9607-4014-a764-10c03422dd03 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEX AUTOLEASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019090c6-9607-4014-a764-10c03422dd03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019090c6-9607-4014-a764-10c03422dd03
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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