---
title: "Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c93d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-16"
---

# Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c93d

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## Summary

The Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract, organised by Dorset Council, involves the hiring of a wide range of motor vehicles to meet the council's diverse transport needs. The procurement process was conducted under the open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to U-Drive. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, with a primary focus on motor vehicles, and is set within the UKK25 region. The initial contract term is four years with options to extend by an additional two years, totalling a potential six-year engagement. The award stage of this procurement has been completed as of 16th July 2025, with the contract valued at £3,000,000, having been signed on 26th June 2025.

The award of this contract to U-Drive represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the motor vehicle hire industry. Businesses specialising in the supply of diverse vehicle types, including passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles, and commercial vans, are well-positioned to benefit from such public sector contracts. The selection process was based on criteria weighted towards quality, social value, and price, making it a lucrative opportunity for companies that can deliver high standards at competitive rates. SMEs involved in vehicle rental services can leverage opportunities like these to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

Tenders were sought to provide self drive vehicle hire solutions to Dorset Council. The types of vehicles required include: economy, compact, intermediate and full sized passenger cars; automatic transmission passenger car; compact and standard multipurpose vehicles; minibus with 17 seats; single and double cab utility (Pick-Up) vehicles; economy (Small) vans; medium and long wheel base panel vans; box vans (Luton Type); single and crew cab flatbed and tipper body light commercial vehicles (3500kgs); flatbed and tipper body and box lorry heavy commercial vehicles (7500kgs). The contract is for an initial period of 4 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders were sought to provide self drive vehicle hire solutions to Dorset Council. The types of vehicles required include: economy, compact, intermediate and full sized passenger cars; automatic transmission passenger car; compact and standard multipurpose vehicles; minibus with 17 seats; single and double cab utility (Pick-Up) vehicles; economy (Small) vans; medium and long wheel base panel vans; box vans (Luton Type); single and crew cab flatbed and tipper body light commercial vehicles (3500kgs); flatbed and tipper body and box lorry heavy commercial vehicles (7500kgs). The contract is for an initial period of 4 years, with options 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/040374-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | U-DRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040374-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005429-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040815-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b0eee207-e0ea-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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