Vehicle Hire - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)
Buyer: Portsmouth City Council
- Published
- 17 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £950,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ31
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 035404-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0685c7
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 34111000Estate and saloon cars
- 34114400Minibuses
- 34115200Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34136000Vans
Description
Portsmouth City Council (the "Council") is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in accordance with section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023 to inform a future competitive procurement for a managed vehicle hire solution predominantly for cars, MPVs, vans and minibuses to support Council operations across service areas. The PME exercise is intended to refine the procurement approach, service specification, performance requirements, contract duration and commercial strategy ahead of issuing a Tender Notice. The Council is exploring the market for a managed vehicle hire solution to support Council operations across multiple service areas. The anticipated scope includes (but is not limited to): • Cars (small/medium/large), with a strong preference for hybrid models • MPVs • Vans (small/medium/large) • Minibuses (D1 and non D1 options) The service is expected to include booking and customer support arrangements (telephone, website and mobile application), delivery/collection (where applicable), availability management, breakdown/contingency arrangements, incident/accident/claims processes, performance reporting, and account management/governance. The Council's current requirem…
Official publications
- FTS · 035404-2026 · 17 April 2026
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