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Interim Short Term Vehicle Hire

Gentoo Group · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Business Case: Short-Term Vehicle Supply via Dawson Group Purpose: To address ongoing operational disruptions caused by unreliable leased vehicles from Venson, this business case proposes the short-term use of Dawson Group to supply replacement vehicles until long-term fleet solutions are implemented via VWFS. Background: • Several vehicles currently leased from Venson are frequently off the road due to mechanical issues and repairs. • The downtime is increasing in frequency and duration, negatively impacting service delivery and operational efficiency. • The Fleet Manager has benchmarked pricing from alternative suppliers to assess value for money and service reliability. Proposal: • Return the problematic vehicles currently leased from Venson. • Source replacement vehicles from Dawson Group on a short-term basis. • Dawson Group has provided competitive quotes that are more favourable than current lease rates. • This arrangement will bridge the gap until the long-term fleet is mobilised through VWFS, as part of the wider fleet contract. Benefits: • Improved Operational Continuity: Reliable vehicles will reduce downtime and ensure service delivery is maintained. • Cost Efficiency: Dawson Group’s pricing is more competitive than current lease costs. • Flexibility: Short-term hire allows for rapid deployment and easy transition once VWFS vehicles become available. • Risk Mitigation: Reduces dependency on underperforming assets and avoids further operational disruption. Risks & Mitigations: Risk Mitigation Short-term availability of suitable vehicles Early engagement with Dawson Group to confirm stock and lead times Transition logistics from Venson to Dawson Group Coordinated handover plan with Fleet Manager oversight Cost implications if long-term fleet is delayed Regular review of VWFS delivery timelines and contingency planning Recommendation: Approve the short-term use of Dawson Group to supply replacement vehicles, enabling the return of unreliable Venson-leased assets and maintaining operational effectiveness until the VWFS fleet is mobilised.

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Dawson Group Limited

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Published award value
Value not stated
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Oct 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Milton Keynes, Bucks, UKJ12, MK15 8JH, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
748
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-RS007302
Name
Gentoo Group

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC23
Country
GB
Locality
Sunderland
Postal Code
SR3 3XR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Emperor House, 2 Emperor Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
RS007302
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Neil Dixon
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-165357
Name
Dawson Group Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ12
Country
GB
Locality
Milton Keynes, Bucks
Postal Code
MK15 8JH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Delaware Drive, Tongwell,

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-165357
Name
Dawson Group Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Interim Vehicle Short Term Hire
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
6 Oct 2025, 01:00
Above Threshold
No

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
157,000

Period

Ends
28 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
6 Oct 2025, 01:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
070051-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
31 Oct 2025, 12:05

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sunderland · UKC23 · SR3 3XR · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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