--- title: "Fleet Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Fleet Services Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc.json) ## Summary Bernicia Group has awarded a contract for Fleet Services, involving the sourcing of new commercial vehicles and the provision of related fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. This contract primarily supports Bernicia’s Property Maintenance Team and potentially other divisions including Estate Services, Care and Repair, and Kingston Property Services. The procurement process, categorized under CPV code 50111000, followed an open procedure and was intended to last a minimum of 3 years with an extension option up to 6 years. The contract, valued at GBP 10,000,000, involves suppliers Bell Truck & Van and ACL Hire Limited, and focuses on services within the Ashington region (UKC). The contract was signed on 1st November 2024 and has transitioned to the active award stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in fleet management and vehicle services. Firms experienced in servicing, repairs, and the provision of commercial vehicles stand to benefit from engaging with the Bernicia Group’s distinct divisions. SMEs and larger companies alike, particularly those accommodating electronic submissions (as was required with a notable nine proposals submitted), could find valuable growth potential by securing such long-term contracts. The multi-bid option allowed for versatility in proposals, enhancing competitive participation suitable for diverse business sizes and capabilities within the industry. ## Notice Bernicia are looking for a provider to both source a fleet of new commercial vehicles as well as provide additional fleet services including but not limited to servicing, repairs, and maintenance. Predominantly this contract will cover Bernicia's Property Maintenance Team but may also include other arms such as Estate Services, Care and Repair and Kingston Property Services. Bidders will be required to provide all the services outlined within this tender document fully and whilst our intention is to award to one bidder, Bernicia do however reserve the right to award to more than one bidder as per the details outlined within this document. This opportunity is being offered with a minimum term of 3 years with the option to extend up to a maximum of 6 years to be reviewed annually after the minimum period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bernicia are looking for a provider to both source a fleet of new commercial vehicles as well as provide additional fleet services including but not limited to servicing, repairs, and maintenance. Predominantly this contract will cover Bernicia's Property Maintenance Team but may also include other arms such as Estate Services, Care and Repair and Kingston Property Services. Bidders will be required to provide all the services outlined within this tender document fully and whilst our intention is to award to one bidder, Bernicia do however reserve the right to award to more than one bidder as per the details outlined within this document. This opportunity is being offered with a minimum term of 3 years with the option to extend up to a maximum of 6 years to be reviewed annually after the minimum period. Options: Bidders will be permitted to submit multiple bids so long as all the options meet our minimum criteria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007667-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £10,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP | | Locality | ASHINGTON | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE63 0XF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West | | Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ACL HIRE; BELL TRUCK & VAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007667-2025 - 1 Mar 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006736-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bernicia.com - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0444dc.json.