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# 271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/271-24-vehicle-rental-self-drive-ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £100,000,000. 11 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/espo-GB-FTS-508)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £100,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 September 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 11
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** 4-wheel-drive vehicles, Gully emptiers, Heavy-duty motor vehicles, Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, Motor vehicles for the transport of goods (+9 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/271-24-vehicle-rental-self-drive-ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/271-24-vehicle-rental-self-drive-ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/271-24-vehicle-rental-self-drive-ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9#participate

## Description
This is to be a national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a wide spectrum of vehicle types (ranging from small cars and vans through to heavier specialist vehicles) from a choice of service providers. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

## Lots (11)
### Lot A: Lot A - Cars
- **Lot id:** `A`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34110000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of small, medium or large passenger cars, powered by various fuel types, from a choice of service providers. The fra...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot B: Lot B - Mini-Buses
- **Lot id:** `B`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34110000, 34120000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £7,800,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of mini-buses, from 9 seat light mini-buses to larger vehicles with capacity to carry wheelchair passengers, from a ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot C: Lot C - Light Commercial Vehicles
- **Lot id:** `C`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34113000, 34130000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £34,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of light commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks and tippers, from a choice of service providers. The framework ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot D: Lot D - Refuse Collection Vehicles
- **Lot id:** `D`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34144510, 34144511
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £7,500,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of refuse collection vehicles, from 7.5 tonnes GVW upwards, from a choice of service providers. The framework is int...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot E: Lot E - Sweepers and Gully Emptiers
- **Lot id:** `E`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34144410, 34144430, 34144431, 34921100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of sweeper and suction vehicles of various weights, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot F: Lot F - HGV Tippers & Loaders
- **Lot id:** `F`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34134200, 34140000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £3,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of HGV tippers and loaders, from 7.5 tonnes GVW upwards, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intend...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot G: Lot G - Winter Maintenance Vehicles
- **Lot id:** `G`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34140000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £7,500,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of winter maintenance vehicles of various weights, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot W: Lot W - Master Vendor Vehicle Rental
- **Lot id:** `W`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34110000, 34136000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £10,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, following further competition, arrange for the rental of a wide spectrum of vehicles from a single service provider. The framework is intended to meet the...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot X: Lot X - Flexi Vehicle Rental
- **Lot id:** `X`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34110000, 34136000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £4,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a range of vehicles on a month-by-month basis, from a choice of service providers. The framework is intended to meet the req...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Y: Lot Y - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business
- **Lot id:** `Y`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 34110000, 34136000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £5,000,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a number of fully maintained 'pool' vehicles, for use by its employees as and when required. The framework is intended to me...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Z: Lot Z - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business + Public Usage
- **Lot id:** `Z`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 34110000, 34136000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £1,200,000
- **Description:** A national framework arrangement, via which eligible public sector organisations across the UK, can arrange for the rental of a number of fully maintained 'pool' vehicles, for use by its employees and by members of the public, as and when required. T...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2024 to 31/10/2026

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (11)
- **Award:** Lot A - Cars (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-1`
  - Supplier(s): **ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LIMITED., ARROW COMMERCIAL CENTRE (HUDDERSFIELD) LIMITED (t/a Arrow Self Drive), CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED (+9 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-127945`, `GB-FTS-34424`, `GB-FTS-34229`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-94849`, `GB-FTS-152509`, `GB-FTS-127954`, `GB-COH:07813062`, `GB-COH:05495198`, `GB-FTS-152515`, `GB-FTS-154635`
  - Value: £18,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot Y - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-10`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot Z - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business + Public Usage (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-11`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Lot B - Mini-Buses (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-2`
  - Supplier(s): **ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LIMITED., ARROW COMMERCIAL CENTRE (HUDDERSFIELD) LIMITED (t/a Arrow Self Drive), CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED (+10 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-127945`, `GB-FTS-34424`, `GB-FTS-34229`, `GB-FTS-127946`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-94849`, `GB-FTS-94870`, `GB-FTS-152509`, `GB-FTS-127954`, `GB-COH:05495198`, `GB-FTS-152515`, `GB-FTS-154635`
  - Value: £7,800,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot C - Light Commercial Vehicles (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-3`
  - Supplier(s): **ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LIMITED., ARROW COMMERCIAL CENTRE (HUDDERSFIELD) LIMITED (t/a Arrow Self Drive), CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED (+11 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-127945`, `GB-FTS-34424`, `GB-FTS-34229`, `GB-FTS-127965`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-152507`, `GB-FTS-94849`, `GB-FTS-94870`, `GB-FTS-152509`, `GB-FTS-127954`, `GB-COH:07813062`, `GB-COH:05495198`, `GB-FTS-152515`, `GB-FTS-154635`
  - Value: £34,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot D - Refuse Collection Vehicles (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-4`
  - Supplier(s): **DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED, Endurance Vehicle Solutions Limited, Euro Municipal Ltd (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-77095`, `GB-FTS-155384`, `GB-FTS-152502`, `GB-FTS-125420`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-2834`, `GB-FTS-94843`
  - Value: £7,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot E - Sweepers and Gully Emptiers (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-5`
  - Supplier(s): **DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED, Endurance Vehicle Solutions Limited, Enterprise Rent A Car (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-77095`, `GB-FTS-152502`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-2834`
  - Value: £2,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot F - HGV Tippers & Loaders (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-6`
  - Supplier(s): **CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED, DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED, Enterprise Rent A Car (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-34229`, `GB-FTS-77095`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-152507`, `GB-FTS-144845`, `GB-FTS-186744`, `GB-FTS-2834`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot G - Winter Maintenance Vehicles (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-7`
  - Supplier(s): **DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED, ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LIMITED (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-77095`, `GB-FTS-2566`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-2834`
  - Value: £7,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot W - Master Vendor Vehicle Rental (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-8`
  - Supplier(s): **CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED, DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH LIMITED, DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED (+15 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-34229`, `GB-FTS-127946`, `GB-FTS-77095`, `GB-FTS-127965`, `GB-FTS-155384`, `GB-FTS-2566`, `GB-FTS-152502`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-125420`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-152507`, `GB-FTS-94849`, `GB-FTS-94870`, `GB-FTS-144845`, `GB-FTS-127954`, `GB-COH:05495198`, `GB-FTS-152515`, `GB-FTS-154635`
  - Value: £10,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot X - Flexi Vehicle Rental (active)
  - Award id: `006324-2025-9`
  - Supplier(s): **ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LIMITED., ARROW COMMERCIAL CENTRE (HUDDERSFIELD) LIMITED (t/a Arrow Self Drive), CAR HIRE (DAY OF SWANSEA) LIMITED (+18 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-127945`, `GB-FTS-34424`, `GB-FTS-34229`, `GB-FTS-127946`, `GB-FTS-77095`, `GB-FTS-127965`, `GB-FTS-2566`, `GB-FTS-152502`, `GB-FTS-186734`, `GB-FTS-125420`, `GB-FTS-119988`, `GB-FTS-152507`, `GB-FTS-94849`, `GB-FTS-94870`, `GB-FTS-144845`, `GB-FTS-127954`, `GB-COH:07813062`, `GB-FTS-2834`, `GB-COH:05495198`, `GB-FTS-152515`, `GB-FTS-154635`
  - Value: £4,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (9)
- **Contract:** Lot A - Cars (active)
  - Signed Value: £18,000,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot B - Mini-Buses (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,800,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot C - Light Commercial Vehicles (active)
  - Signed Value: £34,000,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot D - Refuse Collection Vehicles (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,500,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot E - Sweepers and Gully Emptiers (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,000,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot F - HGV Tippers & Loaders (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot G - Winter Maintenance Vehicles (active)
  - Signed Value: £7,500,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot W - Master Vendor Vehicle Rental (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,000,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

- **Contract:** Lot X - Flexi Vehicle Rental (active)
  - Signed Value: £4,000,000
  - Signed Date: 20/01/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F006324-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-02-20T15:25:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:17:12.396Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0489e9