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Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract

Dorset Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dorset Council

Buyer Address: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Adam Langston

Contact Email: adam.langston@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1305221250

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
3000000.0 GBP
Published
16 Jul 2025, 08:24
Deadline
24 Mar 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
01 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
01 Jun 2031, 22:59
Category
goods
CPV
34100000 - Motor vehicles
Region
n/a
Awarded To
U-Drive
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Tenders are being sought to provide self drive vehicle hire solutions to Dorset Council. \r \r The types of vehicles required includes: economy, compact, intermediate and full sized passenger cars; automatic transmission passenger car; compact and standard multipurpose vehicles; minibus with 17 seats; single and double cab utility (Pick-Up) vehicles; economy (Small) vans; medium and long wheel base panel vans; box vans (Luton Type); single and crew cab flatbed and tipper body light commercial vehicles (3500kgs); flatbed and tipper body and box lorry heavy commercial vehicles (7500kgs). The full list of vehicle types is detailed within the Specification and pricing schedule although this list may evolve during the term of the contract as the Councils needs change and/or as a result of innovations within the vehicle market. \r \r The contract will be for an initial period of 4 years, with options to extend for a further 2 years.\r \r The estimated contract value is based upon the Councils estimated vehicle hire needs over the full contract term however this may change due to changing needs and circumstances during the contract term:\r \r This may include expansion of the scope, budget, or duration if additional services are needed or may include reduction of the scope, budget, or duration if circumstances change, such as reduced funding, lower-than-expected demand, or strategic shifts. \r \r

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