Caffè Nero has selected Lex Autolease as its new fleet provider.

The company, which has more than 500 outlets across the UK, will take delivery of 60 saloon and hatchback models, including the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf, on a four-year term, which includes a full maintenance contract. 

The vehicles will be used on a daily basis by Caffè Nero’s area managers to travel between the various outlets for which they are responsible. 

Some of the cars will also be used by senior managers when travelling on company business.             

As part of the new agreement Lex Autolease has introduced a wholelife cost policy for Caffè Nero’s fleet. 

The policy provides the business with visibility of all running and owning costs associated with the vehicles during the contracted period. 

Paul Kennedy, HR director for Caffè Nero, said: “We selected Lex Autolease as our new vehicle provider as they showed a good understanding of our fleet requirements, particularly the introduction of a wholelife cost policy, which will allow us to identify efficiencies and make cost savings. 

“We have also been impressed with the range of vehicles available under this agreement.” 

Andrew Conway, business development manager at Lex Autolease, said: “We’re delighted to establish a new relationship with one of the high street’s most recognisable names.  Caffè Nero is a dynamic, fast growing organisation and we look forward to fulfilling their fleet requirements during the forthcoming years.”