Award of UK Vehicle Hire Contract to Thrifty Car and Van Rental
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of UK Vehicle Hire Contract to Thrifty Car and Van Rental
Awarded 20 Feb 2017
Awarded20 Feb 2017
Value£320,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 5y 5mo ago4y 3mo term
Awarded 20 Feb 2017Expired 30 May 2021
About
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service awarded a contract to Scot Group Ltd t/a Thrifty Car and Van Rental for UK vehicle hire, covering passenger cars, vans (light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes), and on-road 4x4s.
The contract, valued at £320,000, followed a successful trial period and commenced on 1st June 2017 for an initial three-year term with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
It was awarded through a South West Emergency Services collaborative further competition led by Devon and Cornwall Police via the Crown Commercial Service Vehicle Hire Services Framework Agreement (RM1062).
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Won by Scot Group Ltd t/a Thrifty Car and Van Rental · DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
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