--- title: "FLEXIBLE HIRE OF SMALL COMMERCIAL VANS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-05" --- # FLEXIBLE HIRE OF SMALL COMMERCIAL VANS Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4f9add3-3d00-4f56-88d8-9a81293559e7.json) ## Summary Kettering Borough Council is inviting quotations for the flexible hire of six small commercial vans, which include maintenance, servicing, and breakdown recovery. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for vans, and is currently in the 'Tender' stage. The invitation to quotation was published on 5th March 2020, with the deadline for clarification questions set for 12 noon on 9th March 2020. Bidders must submit their quotations by 12 noon on 13th March 2020. The contract is set to commence on 23rd March 2020 and will run until 31st January 2021, with a minimum contract value of £20,000 and an estimated total value of £23,500. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the transport and logistics sector. Companies capable of providing commercial van rental services with the necessary support and maintenance capabilities would be well-positioned to compete. Given the time-critical nature of this project, businesses that can ensure prompt service delivery and meet the procurement requirements are likely to find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. ## Notice Quotations are invited for the provision of Flexible hire of 6no. small vans, to include all maintenance and servicing, breakdown recovery, fair wear and tear on tyres, free replacement vehicle. Additional information: Please note that this project is time critical and therefore if you genuinely cannot meet the Councils requirements, procurement key timescales and deadlines then please do not submit a bid. The procurement timescales and deadlines are: 1. Invitation to Quotation published on Contracts Finder - 05/03/2020 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 noon on 09/03/2020 3. Deadline for Quotation Responses - 12 noon on 13/03/2020 4. Quotation Evaluation - w/c 16/03/2020 5. Award Decision - w/c 16/03/2020 6. Proposed Hire/ Contract Start Date - 23/03/2020 7. Duration of Contract - 31st January 2021 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity, then please download the documents. Any queries about this ITQ, the requirements, the procurement process, or the proposed Contract, must be raised with Lynne Spencer by email: lynnespencer@kettering.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b736b9b-a654-4fe9-8d57-c816d4508d62 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,500 | | 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 | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN15 7QX | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34136000 - Vans ## Release History - 5 Mar 2020 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b736b9b-a654-4fe9-8d57-c816d4508d62 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b736b9b-a654-4fe9-8d57-c816d4508d62 5th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9553fc4d-2f69-40ea-a525-aa0abebcf9bd Part 1 - ITQ - General Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f8d48c5-6f09-4661-a2dd-d66788c82e35 Part 2 - ITQ - Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3d8a67b-7dbf-4cdd-bdcc-7629a1b23fa8 Part 3 - ITQ - Conditions of Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66aecf7a-f8d5-4fdc-901a-364e66edc85c Part 4 - ITQ - Quotation Response - https://www.kettering.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/1778/executive_committee KBC Climate Change Report ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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