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Hire of Vehicles (Self-Drive)

Hampshire County Council
South East
Selective procedure
9 February 2026 to 8 February 2033

Managed service for the hire of self-drive vehicles, including sourcing and onboarding a network of suppliers to ensure coverage across all vehicle types. The service must facilitate delivery and collection to various locations including home, work, and airports, primarily across the south of England but available nationwide.

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Awarded value: £7.7m; As published
Published: 17 April 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 6 February 2026; Fulcrum Automotive Solutions
Contract length: 84 months; Ends 8 February 2033

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of a managed self-drive vehicle hire solution including nationwide delivery and collection services for public sector staff.

Category: Road transport services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
17 April 2026
Contract awardedto Fulcrum Automotive Solutions
6 February 2026
Contract starts
9 February 2026
Contract ends
8 February 2033

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How it compares

39× the typical van hire contract (£200k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1309532/hire-of-vehicles-self-drive
Buyer reference: UN27926
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-36b39978-e875-48da-b2e2-8654aface208
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Hampshire County Council. Hire of Vehicles (Self-Drive). Contract award, 17 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1309532/hire-of-vehicles-self-drive (accessed 12 October 2026).