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title: "FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES & VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM"
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# FRAMEWORK FOR THE HIRE OF LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES & VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM

Buyer: ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd9d6785-c3e5-46e6-85cf-57a25fb59531

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Gateshead Council's Adoption Services seeking a framework for the hire of light commercial vehicles and a vehicle tracking system. With a total contract value of £5,000,000, this open procurement was officially announced on 8th November 2018, and the tender period ended on 10th December 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2019 and will run until 31st January 2024, primarily addressing the motor vehicles category in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire and logistics sectors, particularly those that provide light commercial vehicles, passenger transport solutions, and tracking technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation, thus fostering a competitive market landscape. Companies interested in engaging with Gateshead Council can access the full tender documents via the NEPO Portal.

## Notice

GATESHEAD COUNCIL has a requirement for a framework for the supply of a wide range of vehicles on a long term or daily hire basis, including cars, LCV's, LGV's, passenger transport vehicles and specialist vehicles (up to 3.5t). It also includes a requirement for the provision of a vehicle tracking system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c902cab4-b472-4470-8b80-37364488f22c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,150,000 |
| 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 | ADOPTION SERVICES GATESHEAD |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c902cab4-b472-4470-8b80-37364488f22c
- 13 Nov 2018 at 09:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad821919-7300-469b-90c8-79600a825c84
- 8 Nov 2018 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad821919-7300-469b-90c8-79600a825c84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c902cab4-b472-4470-8b80-37364488f22c
  30th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad821919-7300-469b-90c8-79600a825c84
  13th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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