---
title: "SHORT TERM VEHICLE HIRE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f94"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# SHORT TERM VEHICLE HIRE

Buyer: PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f94

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Progress Housing Association Limited seeking short-term vehicle hire services to support their vehicle stock in Leyland, Lancashire, classified under the motor vehicles industry category. This award procedure, tendered using a limited procurement method without prior publication, was completed by directly calling off from an established framework, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Awarded on 20th March 2025, the contract with Arnold Clark Finance Limited is active and valued at £110,000. The identified supplier provided the necessary vehicle types with proven reliability and offered value-for-money pricing.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle provision, particularly those that can demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and competitive pricing. Companies similar to Arnold Clark Finance Limited, known for their large-scale operations, might be well-suited for future awards of this nature. The procurement method favours suppliers offering existing framework-compliant services, enabling them to leverage their established relationships and expertise to maximise their chances of securing such contracts. The short-term vehicle hire aligns with operational needs, highlighting the importance for businesses in the transport and vehicle hire sector to maintain robust service delivery capabilities.

## Notice

Short Term vehicle hire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Short Term Hire of commercial vehicles to support our vehicle stock

Options: option to extend by 12 months subject to performance and buyer requirements

### Procurement Information

A direct call off from an established framework which was procured compliantly and explicitly permits direct award where a supplier can be identified as the best fit for the buyers requirements. This supplier already provides the required vehicle types, has proven performance and reliability, and offers framework-compliant pricing that represents value for money. Using the direct award route ensures continuity of service, avoids unnecessary mobilisation or transition costs, and is proportionate to the operational need, making it the most efficient and compliant procurement method available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018435-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 2LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Leyland Central |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018435-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.arnoldclark.com
- https://www.progressgroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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