Purpose

The County Council hires
vehicles to support operations when the need cannot be met from
within the owned fleet.
 
There is a requirement to
re-procure the minibus hire contract to ensure the provision of
vehicles continues to represent best value against a refreshed hire
profile and support specification. 
 
The term of the contract will
be 3 years starting in August 2024 and the anticipated spend is
approximately £2,900,000 over the contract term based on 75
vehicles.
 
The Chief Fire Officer has
agreed the commencement of a compliant procurement
process, in line with Council’s Standing Orders on
Procurement and Contracts, and will be asked to award the
contract to the successful supplier.
 

Decision

The Chief Fire Officer has approved the award of contract to London Hire Limited for
the provision of 75 minibuses over a 3-year hire
period, with an anticipated contract value of
£3,227m.