--- title: "Provision of Fuel Card Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042b54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042b54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042b54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042b54.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-08" --- # Provision of Fuel Card Services Buyer: SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042b54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042b54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042b54.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking providers for the provision of Fuel Card Services, aiming to continue allowing its fleet to purchase fuel at various retail fuel outlets in the region. The contract covers the purchase of different types of fuels and includes the potential for future requirements like biofuels and electricity. The procurement stage is open, and the deadline for submissions is on 8th February 2024. The contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the fuel supply chain, fleet management, and environmental sustainability sectors to compete. Companies offering fuel card solutions, retail outlets, alternative fuel providers, and vehicle manufacturers could find this tender particularly relevant. The award criteria encompass both quality and price considerations, emphasising competitive pricing and secure payments. The Southend City Council, as the buying organisation, aims to reduce the environmental impact of its fleet operations through this procurement process. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea City Council (the "Council") currently has a fuel card service contract in place to purchase approximately 55,000 litres of ULSD diesel per annum for its current fleet of 82 vehicles. The current fuel card solution provider processes approximately 1,084 transactions per annum. The Council is looking to continue with a fuel card solution to allow its fleet to purchase fuel at a variety of retail fuel outlets across Southend-on-Sea. The more retail outlets that the fuel card service covers, then the less distance needs to be driven to get to a fuel outlet. The corresponding reduction of fuelling journeys will reduce wear and the impact on the environment thus lowering the overall carbon footprint. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Southend-on-Sea City Council (the "Council") currently has a fuel card service contract in place to purchase approximately 55,000 litres of ULSD diesel per annum for its current fleet of 82 vehicles. The current fuel card solution provider processes approximately 1,084 transactions per annum. The Council is looking to continue with a fuel card solution to allow its fleet to purchase fuel at a variety of retail fuel outlets across Southend-on-Sea. The more retail outlets that the fuel card service covers, then the less distance needs to be driven to get to a fuel outlet. The corresponding reduction of fuelling journeys will reduce wear and the impact on the environment thus lowering the overall carbon footprint. Benefits of using a fuel card include (but not limited to): * Remove the need for cash * Significantly reduced admin requirements as opposed to pay and reclaim * Provides consistent, competitive pricing * Secure payments * Detailed Management Information * Carbon emission reports to help with social value commitments The purpose of this contract is for the provision of a Fuel Cards Service to enable the purchase of our current requirements: * Unleaded Petrol and Super Unleaded Petrol; * Regular Diesel and Premium Diesel; * Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG; As well as the purchase of our requirements in the future: * Biofuels like Biogas and Biodiesel; * Electricity to charge electric vehicles, and; * Hydrogen for hydrogen powered vehicles (if available). The majority of the fuel purchases will take place within Southend-on-Sea at retail outlets that accept fuel cards however National coverage may also be required on a less frequent basis. The cards will be allocated to a diverse range of vehicles, including but not limited to welfare minibuses, HGV and light commercials. Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000479-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6YL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ## Release History - 8 Jan 2024 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000479-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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