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title: "Vehicle Hire - 2017"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE"
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# Vehicle Hire - 2017

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa1df376-d861-4c30-93ce-2184f955c91e

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Vehicle Hire - 2017," which falls under the services industry category, specifically regarding the hire of passenger cars with a driver. This procurement utilised a direct approach with a single tender action below the threshold amount of £100,000. The procurement phase concluded with the tender period ending on 2 January 2018, while the contract was active from 1 August 2018 until 31 December 2021. The location for service delivery was specified as the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive pricing and tailored services. Firms well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature include those with experience in contractual agreements under the NWUPC framework, as well as those capable of managing fleet logistics and customer service in the East of England region. The awarded contract to Enterprise Rent-A-Car underscores the competitive landscape and demand for reliable vehicle hire services.

## Notice

Tendered with suppliers from the NWUPC framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492dc793-c459-46bf-9287-4b30855e2dfe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HATFIELD |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492dc793-c459-46bf-9287-4b30855e2dfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/492dc793-c459-46bf-9287-4b30855e2dfe
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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