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title: "Procurement of Leasing Facilities Framework"
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# Procurement of Leasing Facilities Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff97

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated the procurement process for a 48-month Leasing Facilities Framework aimed at financial leasing services, with MUFG Corporate Markets as the managing agent. The framework encompasses four lots: Residual based Lease Facilities, Non-residual based Lease Facilities, Educational Establishment Lease Facilities, and Microsoft® Software and Services Lease Facilities, inviting tenders from organisations within industry category CPV 66114000. The opportunity is open under an "open" procurement procedure and will utilise both competitive and non-competitive award methods. The tender submission deadline is set for 11th February 2026, and enquiries must be submitted by 30th January 2026, with awards expected by 2nd March 2026. The geographic scope covers the entire United Kingdom, providing widespread business opportunities across multiple sectors.

This procurement framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in financial leasing services, especially those capable of providing residual and non-residual based leasing solutions across various assets, including vehicles, IT equipment, and software licenses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the framework is designed to cater to socio-economic diversity in participation. Approximately 53 suppliers will secure spots on the framework, with potential contracts extending from simple agreements to complex multi-lot engagements. Businesses providing innovative solutions and demonstrating competitive pricing in comparison to market standards stand to benefit greatly from the reliable revenue streams and enhanced market exposure this framework offers.

## Notice

Durham County Council invites tenders from organisation to participate in a 48-month framework ("the Framework"). MUFG Corporate Markets ("MUFG"), a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services are a major provider of advisory services to the UK public sector. MUFG intends to use this Framework to enable its clients to procure leasing facilities. The Framework will be used by the Council and may also be used by MUFG clients and all other Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023, including (but not limited to) all Local Authorities, Fire & Rescue Services, Police and Crime Commissioners, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Schools, Colleges, Universities and other public sector organisations located in the United Kingdom, ("Eligible Bodies"). A list of Eligible Bodies can be found with the tender documentation. The tender and subsequent Framework consists of four lots: - Lot 1: Residual based Lease Facilities Lot 2: Non-residual based Lease Facilities Lot 3: Educational Establishment Lease Facilities Lot 4: Microsoft(r) Software and Services Lease Facilities Bidders can bid on one or more lots. It is envisaged that approximately 53 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework in total. In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Durham County Council are the principle Contracting Authority for the establishment of this framework, and MUFG Corporate Markets are the managing agent. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009885483

### Lot Information

Residual based Lease Facilities

Lot 1 is for residual based lease facilities; cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, specialist vehicles, IT, copiers, multi-functional devices, plant, general equipment and any other asset type the Council or any Eligible Bodies may require. It is envisaged that a maximum of 25 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 1.

Non-residual based Lease Facilities

Lot 2 is for non-residual based lease facilities; cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, specialist vehicles, IT, copiers, multi-functional devices, plant, general equipment and any other asset type the Council or an Eligible Bodies may require. It is envisaged that a maximum of 25 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 2.

Educational Establishment Lease Facilities

Lot 3 is for non-residual and residual based lease facilities of reprographic equipment and ICT based equipment for educational establishments such as schools, Academy Trusts, colleges and universities. It is anticipated that the combined requirement from all Eligible Bodies accessing the Framework will result in between 500 and 1,000 leases being procured during the life of the Framework. It is envisaged that 1 Supplier will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 3.

Microsoft(r) Software and Services Lease Facilities

Lot 4 is for finance lease facilities and deferred payment plan agreements for Microsoft(r) licenses, other relevant software or IT related products provided by Microsoft(r) (and approved Microsoft(r) partners and third parties) and Microsoft(r) Premier / consulting services (and other relevant services provided by Microsoft(r) (and approved Microsoft(r) partners and third parties). It is envisaged that 2 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007335-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,760,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,760,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MUFG CORPORATE MARKETS (A DIVISION OF MUFG PENSION & MARKET SERVICES) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66114000 - Financial leasing services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007335-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000436-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007335-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000436-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/973T6E9R3Y
  Tender documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009885483
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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