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title: "Corporate Vehicle Hire"
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# Corporate Vehicle Hire

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bdad

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## Summary

Cumberland Council, operating from Carlisle, is seeking suppliers for a corporate vehicle hire contract, classified under "Passenger cars" and falling within the goods industry category. The contract, designated as "Corporate Vehicle Hire" with reference code DN752511, encompasses servicing locations across Cumbria and beyond, facilitating deliveries from business and home addresses. It is structured into four lots, each evaluated and awarded to individual suppliers via an open procurement method. This contract was initially planned for three years, with possibilities for two one-year extensions. The latest procurement stage concluded with awards issued to suppliers such as Arnold Clark Finance Ltd and Multifleet Vehicle Management Ltd in March 2025, following the tender process which ended on 23 December 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle hire, particularly those acquainted with servicing rural areas, to engage in a contractual relationship with Cumberland Council. The open procedure provides a fair platform for large firms and SMEs alike to bid on one or multiple lots. Suppliers that focus on providing quality service and social value, in addition to competitive pricing, stand a notable chance of success, as the award criteria weigh heavily on these aspects. Companies equipped to meet delivery requirements and with facilities in relevant geographical areas will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth and regional market expansion.

## Notice

Cumberland Council has a requirement for a contract for the Supply of Corporate Hire Vehicles. The contract is for locations throughout Cumbria and delivery and collections are required from both business and home addresses. Due to Cumbria's rural demographic the contract must be serviced from branches with a hire facility within the geographical area of each lot. In line with Cumberland Council's Travel Policy this contract will be serviced mainly by Class/Group B vehicles; other classes of vehicle will only be hired where there is an identified health & safety, licence or equality need. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option of two extensions of up to 12 months each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Carlisle & Eden

Cumberland Council has a requirement for a contract for the Supply of Corporate Hire Vehicles. The contract is for locations throughout Cumbria and delivery and collections are required from both business and home addresses. Due to Cumbria's rural demographic the contract must be serviced from branches with a hire facility within the geographical area of each lot. In line with Cumberland Council's Travel Policy this contract will be serviced mainly by Class/Group B vehicles; other classes of vehicle will only be hired where there is an identified health & safety, licence or equality need. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option of two extensions of up to 12 months each.

Lot 2 - Allerdale & Copeland

Cumberland Council has a requirement for a contract for the Supply of Corporate Hire Vehicles. The contract is for locations throughout Cumbria and delivery and collections are required from both business and home addresses. Due to Cumbria's rural demographic the contract must be serviced from branches with a hire facility within the geographical area of each lot. In line with Cumberland Council's Travel Policy this contract will be serviced mainly by Class/Group B vehicles; other classes of vehicle will only be hired where there is an identified health & safety, licence or equality need. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option of two extensions of up to 12 months each.

Lot 3 - South Lakeland & Barrow

Cumberland Council has a requirement for a contract for the Supply of Corporate Hire Vehicles. The contract is for locations throughout Cumbria and delivery and collections are required from both business and home addresses. Due to Cumbria's rural demographic the contract must be serviced from branches with a hire facility within the geographical area of each lot. In line with Cumberland Council's Travel Policy this contract will be serviced mainly by Class/Group B vehicles; other classes of vehicle will only be hired where there is an identified health & safety, licence or equality need. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option of two extensions of up to 12 months each.

Lot 4 - Outside the County of Cumbria

Cumberland Council has a requirement for a contract for the Supply of Corporate Hire Vehicles. The contract is for locations throughout Cumbria and delivery and collections are required from both business and home addresses. Due to Cumbria's rural demographic the contract must be serviced from branches with a hire facility within the geographical area of each lot. In line with Cumberland Council's Travel Policy this contract will be serviced mainly by Class/Group B vehicles; other classes of vehicle will only be hired where there is an identified health & safety, licence or equality need. This contract will be tendered in 4 lots. Suppliers will be able to tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated individually, and each lot will be awarded to one supplier. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option of two extensions of up to 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE; MULTIFLEET VEHICLE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34110000 - Passenger cars

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2025
- 21 Nov 2024 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037683-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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