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title: "Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049aed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049aed

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Forestry Commission Vehicle Hire" was managed by Forestry England on behalf of The Forestry Commission. This process involved the procurement of motor vehicles within the goods category, targeting the full expanse of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage classified as complete, with contracts having been awarded as of January 10, 2025. The tenders were sought via an open procedure, which is conducive to fostering competitive bidding. The procurement included three lots: short-term vehicle hire, long-term vehicle hire, and welfare vehicles, although the welfare vehicle hire lot was unsuccessful.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, due to the open nature of the tendering process. Successful suppliers, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ltd, demonstrated the capacity to fulfil both short-term and long-term vehicle hire requirements. Businesses with expertise in logistics, vehicle management, and procurement should consider participating in such tenders, as they provide substantial contract values and opportunities to form strategic relationships with prominent organisations like the Forestry Commission. A focus on quality service delivery, contract management, social value, and competitive pricing were crucial evaluation criteria, underscoring the importance of a holistic and value-driven service approach for potential bidders.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission have a requirement for the provision of short-term, long-term, and welfare vehicle hire. Full details of the requirement are contained in the tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Short-term Vehicle Hire

This lot is for short-term vehicle hire. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9637D94XU8

Long-term hire

This Lot is for long-term vehicle hire

Welfare Vehicles

This Lot is for welfare vehicle hire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045060-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | July 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,950,000 |
| Lots value | £5,950,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114300 - Welfare vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045060-2025
- 13 Sep 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029466-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=915830764
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9637D94XU8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Motor-vehicles./9637D94XU8
- https://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

## Provenance

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