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Cars, LCVs, MCVs, HGVs, Sweepers, Welfare Buses, and Salary Sacrifice

In this Framework

Passenger Cars
LCVs up to 7t
Minibus
MCV's
Welfare Bus
Sweepers (up to 12.5t)
Tippers
Salary Sacrifice

The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) have completed an PCR2015 compliant tendering exercise on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to establish a Contract Hire Framework covering; Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles up to 7t, Medium, Heavy & Specialist Commercial Vehicles up to 44t, Sweepers, minibus, bus & coach and salary sacrifice schemes.

    • Agreement reference: TPPLHCCCH03
    • Start Date: October 2024
    • End Date: October 2028
    • Number of suppliers: 34
    • Contract Notice: 2024/S 000-018591
    • Award Notice: 2024/S 000-031042

  • Lot 1: Passenger cars (15 Suppliers)

    Contract Hire of passenger cars comprising no more than 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver. Including Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Biofuels.

    Lot 2: Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) up to 7t (15 Suppliers)

    Contract Hire of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) up to 7.0t including Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen, and Biofuels. The lot also covers vehicles with body conversions including but not limited to tippers, drop-side, Luton, flat, curtain-side, recycling, aerial platform, jetter, cranes, street lighting and any other body type an Authority may require, including all vehicle racking.

    Lot 3: Medium, Heavy, and Specialist Commercial Vehicles up to 44t (10 Suppliers)

    Contract Hire of medium, heavy, and specialist commercial vehicles up to 44t including Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen, and Biofuels. The lot also includes Vehicles with body conversions including but not limited to tippers, drop-side, Luton, flat, curtain-side, recycling, aerial platform, jetter, cranes, street lighting and any other body type an Authority may require.

    Lot 4: Pedestrian, Compact, and chassis mounted road sweepers (8 Suppliers)

    Contract Hire of pedestrian, compact, and chassis mounted road sweepers. Sweepers: Sub-compact, compact, mid-size, pedestrian and truck/chassis-mounted including Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen, and Biofuels. To include for any other type of vehicular based sweeper an Authority may require.

    Lot 5: Minibus, Bus, and Coach (10 Suppliers)

    Contract Hire of minibuses, buses, and coaches with any range of seating. Vehicles may range from van conversions through to coach built. Options to include for accessible/non-accessible, single or double decked, articulated, and tri-axle vehicles. Vehicle may operate on any fuel type, including Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen, and Biofuels. This lot to include for any other passenger carrying vehicle an Authority may require.

    Lot 6: Salary Sacrifice Schemes (3 Suppliers)

    Provision of salary sacrifice schemes for provision of a wide range of vehicles. Schemes to be bespoke for the individual Authority’s requirements. All schemes are to include for the provision of a web-based portal, accessible by the Authority’s Employees. Scheme options and features may include, but are not limited to:

    • Bespoke scheme design.
    • Provision of a web-based portal accessible via all major browsers, operating systems, and mobile devices (e.g. iOS and Android).
    • Active promotion to employees, with suitable marketing materials and literature.
    • Multiple leasing/funding companies.
    • Salary deduction options, in addition to salary sacrifice.
    • Full administration, including support with payroll.
    • Comprehensive & fully managed driver services: 24/7/365 support

    –  Full service, maintenance, and repair (“SMR”) support
    –  Accident management & reporting
    –  Vehicle quotation system
    –  Risk mitigation solutions (to cover life events)

    • Insurance.
    • Grey fleet management.
    • Pool car management.
    • Comprehensive management information.
    • Options for learner drivers to be included (not mandatory, and if offered may be with additional charges).
    • EV charging equipment, including supply/install of such equipment.

  • • Quick and easy to use
    • 34 market-leading Suppliers
    • Access to instant quotations via the online quotation system MyQuote
    • Compliant PCR2015 Framework and Dynamic Purchasing Systems to meet your legal requirements
    • Leading suppliers who have been appointed to the framework for their professional capability, experience and competitiveness
    • Template Master Hire Agreement (MHA) and Pre-established preferential terms and conditions to support all orders
    • Easy access to quotations through mini competitions and direct award
    • Mini-competitions managed and delivered free of charge by TPPL via the Delta e-Sourcing portal
    • Low and zero emission vehicle focus to help you reduce carbon footprint

  • This comprehensive Framework is available to Local Authorities and the wider public/not-for-profit sector including:

    • NHS Trusts
    • Police Authorities
    • Fire Authorities
    • Leisure Trusts
    • Registered Social Landlords
    • Registered Charities
    • Schools, Colleges and Universities
    • Government departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

    All current and future members can access this framework.

  • The Framework Agreement provides access to 34 Contract Hire companies

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Bernard McGreevy

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Rod Willis

Rod Willis

 ‘As a local authority, we needed to procure welfare buses through a framework agreement. After contact we decided to use BNES welfare bus framework offered by TPPL. We found Jim Brennan and his team very helpful and the framework easy to use. The performance and professionalism from TPPL was 100% and we would recommend them … Continued
Rod Willis London Borough of Hounslow
John Mellor

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Gary White

Gary White

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Gary White North Yorkshire County Council
Bev Thomas

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Carol Bishop Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Howard Hughes

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