Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc6-b229-7190-bd73-07f00bde64e1/interim-short-term-vehicle-hire awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure # Interim Short Term Vehicle Hire [Gentoo Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gentoo-group) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 Oct 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## About this tender 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. Read full description Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e4-2025-10-31T12:05:15Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e4-2025-10-31T12:05:15Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Gentoo Group: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gentoo-group) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Preliminary Market Engagement - Corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) · North East Lincolnshire Borough Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15410-bf5e-72d1-8225-fbabeaba595f/preliminary-market-engagement-corporate-enterprise-resource-planning-erp) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [Oakham Town Centre Flower Displays · Oakham Town Council · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9125-71df-b9f9-41f15d801548/oakham-town-centre-flower-displays) [Housing Site Identification, Landowner Engagement and Consultancy Services. · Chelmsford City Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-95e0-7222-9afc-7a4eb92afb30/housing-site-identification-landowner-engagement-and-consultancy-services) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)