---
title: "Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665cd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0665cd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665cd

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## Summary

The Short Term Vehicle Hire Framework is being organised by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and St Helens Council, focusing on the services industry specifically related to vehicle-fleet management. This procurement is at the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 30th April 2026. The framework will be open for utilisation by Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and STAR Procurement Partners, with a contract period spanning from 31st August 2026 to 30th August 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring that interested parties can participate without prequalification. Key locations for this framework include regions across the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, and others.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle rental and fleet management services. Companies specialising in the provision of cars, heavy goods vehicles and related services will find this framework beneficial for business growth, particularly as it offers access to multiple local authorities and partners associated with STAR Procurement. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, making it ideal for both established enterprises and burgeoning businesses looking to expand their market presence and collaborate with public-sector entities across the UK. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council's procurement team, ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework under legislation 2023/54.

## Notice

Tameside & St Helens Council are seeking to establish a framework agreement for the hire of various types of vehicles from cars to specialist heavy goods vehicles. The framework agreement will also be open to all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and all STAR Procurement Partners to utilise if they wish to do so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021115-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 07:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021115-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021115-2026
  10th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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