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title: "TC043 Commercial Vehicle Hire"
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# TC043 Commercial Vehicle Hire

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcef03e9-ebe2-4163-acda-1e6dd317d32c

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is conducting a tender process for the "TC043 Commercial Vehicle Hire" initiative, aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the hire of commercial vehicles in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure was published on 10 September 2020, with the tender period closing on 12 October 2020 at 11:00 AM. The awarded contract value is approximately £3,708,000, and the contract is expected to be active from 23 November 2020 to 22 November 2023, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested suppliers were required to register on the e-business portal known as the Chest and submit their proposals electronically.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the vehicle hire and rental sector. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to social and environmental considerations, as well as those with experience in contributing to regional economic regeneration, will be particularly well-suited for participation. The framework's focus on local engagement and the regeneration of the delivery areas further enhances the avenues available for qualified businesses to grow through collaboration with the council and other stakeholders.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Hire of Commercial Vehicles Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 12 October 2020 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The framework will be for 3 years, expected to commence 23 November 2020 with an option to extend for up to 2 years. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c64e28a8-e5f4-4693-8c20-892bf2aaf174 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,708,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | DAWSONGROUP SWEEPERS; FLEET DYNAMIC CONSULTANCY; LIMESQUARE VEHICLE RENTAL; MANCHESTER VAN HIRE; WEST WALLASEY CAR HIRE LTD T/A FLEETHIRE SERVICES; WINNER'S CONTRACT HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c64e28a8-e5f4-4693-8c20-892bf2aaf174
- 10 Sep 2020 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ef8eb5-8f4a-4c2f-9569-6b03d926cf94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c64e28a8-e5f4-4693-8c20-892bf2aaf174
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ef8eb5-8f4a-4c2f-9569-6b03d926cf94
  10th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

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