AwardedAwarded 29 October 2026

Vehicle Leasing and Hire Car Provision at the University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield · Education

In brief

University of Huddersfield awarded vehicle and fleet work to Arrow Commercial Centre and Arnold Clark Finance Limited. on 29 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £440,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The University of Huddersfield intends to award a supplier the contract for the supply of Vehicle Leasing & Hire at the University of Huddersfield. The tender process will consist of three lots: 1. Vehicle Leasing 2. Vehicle Hire 3. Vehicle Leasing & Hire services Combined

Lots

LotTradeValue
Vehicle Leasing
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Bidders submitting for this lot are expected to provide information around the required lease vehicles for the organisation. Specification is included within the tender pack.

Vehicles and fleet£180,000
Vehicle Hire
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver a vehicle hire service that meets a range of operational requirements. The service will provide flexible, short-term access to vehicles, including cars and light commercial vehicles, to support business travel and operational demands.

Vehicles and fleet£40,000
Vehicle Leasing and Hire Vehicles
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
What this lot covers

Combined lot of Vehicle Leasing and Hire Car Provision. Bidding Suppliers would be expected to fulfil both requirements and bid appropriately

Vehicles and fleet£220,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Not statedVehicle Leasing and Hire Vehicles—
Arrow Commercial Centre (SME)
4 bids received
Vehicle Leasing£180,000
Awarded 16 October 2026
30 October 2026 to 23 October 2029
Arnold Clark Finance Limited.
4 bids received
Vehicle Hire£40,000
Awarded 16 October 2026
30 October 2026 to 23 October 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 055656-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 098144-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 103317-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

39

Awards

20

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

  1. C-25-040 Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network

    South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityYorkshire and the HumberVehicles and fleet

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1mestimated
  2. The Recovery of Enforced Vehicles on the Highways, Fleet Vehicles and Plant

    City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilYorkshire and the HumberVehicles and fleet

    Open18 days left

    £1.67mestimated

From notice 055656-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 June 2026, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.