# AT1359 - External replacement vehicle hire

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

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Luton Council](/buyers/luton-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Ltd
- Award value: £1,500,000
- Tender value: £1,500,000
- Award date: 26 February 2026
- Published: 26 February 2026
- Contract start: 27 February 2026
- Contract end: 26 February 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 648df23c-b3ae-457f-9477-a43304e565fa-886154
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d00fed6-99d4-4515-8a5b-49e9c76c07ca

## Description

This procurement establishes a compliant route for the hire and lease of vehicles required to maintain fleet availability for the council's frontline and traded services\. Historically, vehicle hire has relied on ad-hoc/spot purchasing with no contract in place

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648df23c-b3ae-457f-9477-a43304e565fa-886154)