Self Drive Vehicle Hire contract

Dorset Council · awarded 26 June 2025 · delivered in England

Who

Buyer	Dorset Council Dorchester
Supplier	U-Drive
Category	goods
Classification	Motor vehicles CPV 34100000
Notice published	16 July 2025

What it is for

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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