271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive)
Espo · awarded 20 January 2025
Who
What it is for
This is 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 is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies. Lot A - Cars Lot B - Mini-Buses Lot C - Light Commercial Vehicles Lot D - Refuse Collection Vehicles Lot E - Sweepers and Gully Emptiers Lot F - HGV Tippers & Loaders Lot G - HGV Winter Maintenance Vehicles Lot W - Master Vendor Vehicle Rental Lot X - Flexi Vehicle Rental Lot Y - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business Lot Z - Vehicle Club Rental Schemes - Business to Business + Public Usage Lots Y and Z have however not been awarded. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded service providers during the period of the framework by reference to credit ratings agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the service providers on or before the framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the framework, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons and, at its discretion, take appropriate action. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities;…
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 awards on file, worth £218.7m.
| Awarded | What for | Buyer | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | CSKL & TPPL Vehicle Rental Framework 2025 | Commercial Services Kent Limited | Access Hire Nationwide +44 | £120.0m |
| 20 Jan 2025 | 271_24 Vehicle Rental (Self-Drive) | Espo | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LIMITED +24 | £93.8m |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Vehicle Hire Self Drive - St Helens Borough CouncilEngland | St.Helens Council | Arnold Clark Finance Ltd. +18 | £3.0m |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Corporate Vehicle HireEngland | Cumberland Council | Arnold Clark Finance Ltd. +1 | £1.3m |
| 1 Jun 2025 | Fleet Rental 25 - 29 (Arnold Clark)North East | NTW Solutions Ltd | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE LTD | £592k |