Scope
Reference
1003794251
Description
Durham County Council invites tenders from organisation to participate in a 48-month framework ("the Framework"). MUFG Corporate Markets ("MUFG"), a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services are a major provider of advisory services to the UK public sector. MUFG intends to use this Framework to enable its clients to procure leasing facilities.
The Framework will be used by the Council and may also be used by MUFG clients and all other Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023, including (but not limited to) all Local Authorities, Fire & Rescue Services, Police and Crime Commissioners, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Schools, Colleges, Universities and other public sector organisations located in the United Kingdom, ("Eligible Bodies"). A list of Eligible Bodies can be found with the tender documentation.
The tender and subsequent Framework consists of four lots: -
Lot 1: Residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 2: Non-residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 3: Educational Establishment Lease Facilities
Lot 4: Microsoft® Software and Services Lease Facilities
Bidders can bid on one or more lots. It is envisaged that approximately 53 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework in total.
In compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Durham County Council are the principle Contracting Authority for the establishment of this framework, and MUFG Corporate Markets are the managing agent.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,760,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,112,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66114000 - Financial leasing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Residual based Lease Facilities
Description
Lot 1 is for residual based lease facilities; cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, specialist vehicles, IT, copiers, multi-functional devices, plant, general equipment and any other asset type the Council or any Eligible Bodies may require.
It is envisaged that a maximum of 25 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 1.
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Non-residual based Lease Facilities
Description
Lot 2 is for non-residual based lease facilities; cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, specialist vehicles, IT, copiers, multi-functional devices, plant, general equipment and any other asset type the Council or an Eligible Bodies may require.
It is envisaged that a maximum of 25 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 2.
Lot value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Educational Establishment Lease Facilities
Description
Lot 3 is for non-residual and residual based lease facilities of reprographic equipment and ICT based equipment for educational establishments such as schools, Academy Trusts, colleges and universities.
It is anticipated that the combined requirement from all Eligible Bodies accessing the Framework will result in between 500 and 1,000 leases being procured during the life of the Framework. It is envisaged that 1 Supplier will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 3.
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Microsoft® Software and Services Lease Facilities
Description
Lot 4 is for finance lease facilities and deferred payment plan agreements for Microsoft® licenses, other relevant software or IT related products provided by Microsoft® (and approved Microsoft® partners and third parties) and Microsoft® Premier / consulting services (and other relevant services provided by Microsoft® (and approved Microsoft® partners and third parties).
It is envisaged that 2 Suppliers will be awarded a position on the Framework for Lot 4.
Lot value (estimated)
- £600,000,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
53
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
Maximum framework fees will apply to Call-Off Contracts, as described below:
Lot 1 = 1.00% of the capital cost plus VAT
Lot 2 = 1.00% of the capital cost plus VAT
Lot 3 = 1.00% of the capital cost plus VAT
Lot 4 = 0.50% of the capital cost plus VAT
MUFG reserve the right to amend these fees at their discretion for individual Call-Off Contracts.
Framework operation description
Call-off contracts may be awarded by Eligible Bodies as set out in the Framework, either: without competition (available for all lots); or through the use a competitive selection process ("mini-competition") available for Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 4.
The duration and size of any Call-off Contract is likely to vary at the discretion of individual Eligible Bodies. The method used to award a Call-off Contract will be at the discretion of individual Eligible Bodies and decided on a case by case basis. Where mini-competitions are undertaken, Eligible Bodies reserve the right to amend and refine the competitive award criteria and applicable weightings as appropriate for the Call-Off Contract requirements.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The Framework will be used by the Council and may also be used by MUFG clients and all other Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023, including (but not limited to) all Local Authorities, Fire & Rescue Services, Police and Crime Commissioners, Registered Providers of Social Housing, Schools, Colleges, Universities and other public sector organisations located in the United Kingdom, ("Eligible Bodies"). A list of Eligible Bodies can be found with the tender documentation.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 2. Non-residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 3. Educational Establishment Lease Facilities
Lot 4. Microsoft® Software and Services Lease Facilities
See tender documentation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 2. Non-residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 3. Educational Establishment Lease Facilities
Lot 4. Microsoft® Software and Services Lease Facilities
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Residual based Lease Facilities
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost Submission | Price | 40% |
Lot 2. Non-residual based Lease Facilities
Lot 3. Educational Establishment Lease Facilities
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost Submission | Cost | 40% |
Lot 4. Microsoft® Software and Services Lease Facilities
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Submission | Cost | 75% |
| Quality | Quality | 25% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Durham County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPB-8772-VYWM
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
MUFG Corporate Markets (A division of MUFG Pension & Market Services)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing agent for the framework
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPQ-2821-MBPH
Central Square, 29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds