# Hire of Vehicles \(Self-Drive\)

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL](/buyers/hampshire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Limited
- Award value: £7,700,000
- Tender value: £7,700,000
- Award date: 6 February 2026
- Published: 17 April 2026
- Contract start: 9 February 2026
- Contract end: 8 February 2033
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 68716317-2e3f-447d-940e-485f96e264bd-883442
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36b39978-e875-48da-b2e2-8654aface208

## Description

Contract for the provision of a managed solution for the hire of self-drive vehicles, by staff within Hampshire County Council and Hampshire-based maintained schools\. The solution will enable the delivery and collection of a range of self-drive vehicles to and from any location specified by a Council or school staff member\. Locations may include home, work, airports or client locations and could be anywhere across the UK, but most likely will be across the south of England\. A single provider will manage vehicle sourcing and will onboard a network of suppliers to ensure coverage across all vehicle types and locations\. This contract was awarded via direct award procedure under the YPO Framework 1092, Vehicle Hire, Lease &amp; Purchase Portal \(Lot 1: Car and LCV Hire\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68716317-2e3f-447d-940e-485f96e264bd-883442)
