Amey is to use Jaama’s Key2 internet-based software to manage its fleet of vehicles and plant as well as its network of workshops.

It will manage its entire fleet of 4,500 vehicles, its 30,000 items of plant equipment and workshops as well as ensuring the chosen technology integrated with existing software used by finance and HR departments.

Following the eight-month implementation programme, it will go live on April 1, 2010.

Steve Helliwell, managing director of the Logistics Business Division at Amey, said: “We chose the Jaama system after a rigorous six-month procurement and evaluation process. The process actively engaged our operational fleet team to ensure all our requirements were met.

"This included presentations from seven potential providers before a short-list was developed and the front-runners scored on the functionality of their individual systems.

“Jaama was able to successfully demonstrate to all stakeholders an effective fleet management system for managing quotations, hire and rehire, legislative compliance, the operation of plant and workshops including maintenance and accident reporting.

“The system we have chosen is also able to interface with our other business systems allowing future integration and reduced administration across a number of departments.”

Amey employs 11,000 people in the UK and works in partnership with customers across the aviation, central government, defence, education, local government, rail and strategic highways sectors.