--- title: "271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-02-20" --- # 271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive) Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9.json) ## Summary ESPO, acting as a central purchasing body, has initiated a tender process for a national framework agreement aimed at providing vehicle rental services across the UK, including categories such as cars, mini-buses, light commercial vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, sweepers and gully emptiers, HGV tippers and loaders, winter maintenance vehicles, master vendor vehicle rental, flexi vehicle rental, and vehicle club rental schemes. The framework, titled "271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)," falls under the industry category of road transport services (CPV code: 60100000). The tender process is currently active, with a maximum estimated value of £100,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the framework being in place from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2026, with options to extend by up to an additional 24 months. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 12:00 PM on 12 September 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle rental sector, providing a substantial market through a nationwide framework. Companies that can offer a range of vehicle types to meet the varied requirements of public sector organisations will find this framework advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies are well-suited to compete, given the open nature of the procurement process. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their customer base, secure long-term contracts, and enhance their market presence by aligning with a well-established central purchasing body like ESPO. The tender also includes possibilities for suppliers to enter into a second commercial framework with ESPO Trading Limited, targeting third sector organisations, further extending business growth opportunities. ## Notice This is to be a national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a wide spectrum of vehicle types (ranging from small cars and vans through to heavier specialist vehicles) from a choice of service providers. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. ### Lot Information Lot A - Cars A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of small, medium or large passenger cars, powered by various fuel types, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot B - Mini-Buses A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of mini-buses, from 9 seat light mini-buses to larger vehicles with capacity to carry wheelchair passengers, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot C - Light Commercial Vehicles A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of light commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks and tippers, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot D - Refuse Collection Vehicles A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of refuse collection vehicles, from 7.5 tonnes GVW upwards, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot E - Sweepers and Gully Emptiers A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of sweeper and suction vehicles of various weights, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot F - HGV Tippers & Loaders A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of HGV tippers and loaders, from 7.5 tonnes GVW upwards, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot G - Winter Maintenance Vehicles A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of winter maintenance vehicles of various weights, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot W - Master Vendor Vehicle Rental A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, following further competition, arrange for the rental of a wide spectrum of vehicles from a single service provider. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot X - Flexi Vehicle Rental A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of vehicles on a month-by-month basis, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot Y - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a number of fully maintained 'pool' vehicles, for use by its employees as and when required. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot Z - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business + Public Usage A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a number of fully maintained 'pool' vehicles, for use by its employees and by members of the public, as and when required. The framework is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006324-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | £100,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £86,300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 25 | | Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE; ARROW COMMERCIAL CENTRE (HUDDERSFIELD) LIMITED (T/A ARROW SELF DRIVE; CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED (T/A DAYS RENTAL; DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH; DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL; DAWSONGROUP VANS; ECON ENGINEERING; ENDURANCE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS; ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR; EURO MUNICIPAL; FIVEWAYS MUNICIPAL VEHICLE HIRE; FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS; LEEDS COMMERCIAL; LIMESQUARE VEHICLE RENTAL; LONDON HIRE; MIDHIRE SELF DRIVE RENTALS; MULTIFLEET VEHICLE MANAGEMENT; N.D. BROWN; NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE; REFLEX VEHICLE HIRE; RIVERSIDE TRUCK RENTAL; SCOT GROUP LIMITED (T/A SWITCH CAR RENTAL AND THRIFTY CAR & VAN RENTAL; SOUTH STAFFS HIRE; SPECIALIST FLEET SERVICES; U-DRIVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34110000 - Passenger cars - 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods - 34134200 - Tipper trucks - 34136000 - Vans - 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles - 34144410 - Gully emptiers - 34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles - 34144431 - Suction-sweeper vehicles - 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse - 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles - 34921100 - Road sweepers - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006324-2025 - 12 Aug 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025439-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.justice.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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