---
title: "Provision of Lease Car Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0653bb"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0653bb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Provision of Lease Car Management Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0653bb

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## Summary

The COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Lease Car Management Services". With the procurement method applied as "direct" and handled without competition due to being below the threshold, the procurement involves the management of approximately 979 vehicles. This contract, officially signed on 24th February 2026, commenced on 2nd March 2026 and will run until 1st March 2027. The awarded contract is active and has been granted to Knowles Associates - Total Fleet Management Limited, a large supplier based in Essex. The contracting process covers various regions across the United Kingdom, and the main industry category is vehicle-fleet management services.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for enterprises specialising in fleet management services, as it encompasses the administration of a substantial fleet within the public healthcare sector. Large-scale businesses with robust capabilities in vehicle management and service delivery can find opportunities through contracts like these to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise. The inclusion of several geographical regions in the UK further allows for broadening the service scope and reach. Firms with innovative management solutions and efficient service models are particularly well-suited to leverage such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and Synchronicity Care Limited have a requirement for the ongoing provision of a lease car management service. The current provision is for approximately 979 vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018405-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,500 |
| Contracts value | £85,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KNOWLES ASSOCIATES - TOTAL FLEET MANAGEMENT; KNOWLES ASSOCIATES-TOTAL FLEET MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018405-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014794-2026
- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013345-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018405-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014794-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013345-2026
  13th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cddft.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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