How to win: Plant & Vehicle Hire (Operated & Non-Operated) and Associated Services

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The new Framework Agreement will commence in October 2026 and will consist of seven lots, as detailed below, there will be 300 - 400 items for hire over the seven lots: Operated Vehicles Non‑Operated Vehicles Operated Plant Non‑Operated Plant Specialised Pumps Welfare Specialist Vehicles, including coach‑build and specialist build vans

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Lancashire County Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £11,600,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 14 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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