---
title: "The hire of cars and vans for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ffa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# The hire of cars and vans for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ffa

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, was focused on the hire of cars and vans, classified under the services industry category. Situated in Blackburn, UK, the procurement followed a direct method due to it being below threshold, hence conducted without competition. The procurement phase has been completed, with key dates indicating a contract signing on 30th March 2026 and a contract period beginning on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. This process aimed to support various council departments with vehicle hire services an as-needed basis, ensuring continuity of service with minimal disruption.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for local vehicle hire firms, particularly those capable of providing flexible fleet support services. Enterprises like small and medium-sized vehicle hire businesses would benefit from the ability to engage with such municipal contracts. The awarding of the contract to Intack Self Drive Limited highlights the potential value for local suppliers, who can leverage their proximity and service agility to meet public sector requirements efficiently. Successful bidders in this domain can enhance their portfolio by serving diverse departmental needs across the council infrastructure.

## Notice

A local company which we utilise for hires of vehicles when required, this expands throughout the council and all departments. Short- and long-term hire is obtained on an Ad Hoc basis for several departments. This service is essential to the Council to provide cover with vehicles and ensuring the service is not disrupted or cause reputational damage to the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040323-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTACK SELF DRIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040323-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040323-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
- https://www.intack.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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