Pretium launches fleet framework with Watford Community Housing

Pretium has launched a new four-year framework, offering a full mobility solution for vehicle hire, maintenance and fleet management services. 

Building on the success of first- and second-generation frameworks, which delivered more than 3,500 vehicles, it was procured with contracting authority Watford Community Housing.

The framework is open to any public sector organisation throughout the UK and Ireland, and members of their supply chain, from housing providers and local authorities to NHS Hospital Trusts.

Designed to cover all vehicle hire, maintenance and fleet management services through a one-stop shop solution, the single-lot framework is delivered by Northgate Vehicle Hire and Enterprise Mobility. 

“We’re absolutely delighted to launch this new Total Fleet Solutions framework, building on the success of the first and second generation offers,” said Jessica John, director of Pretium. 

“It has been created with operational flexibility in mind so that authorised users are able to respond to changes within their working environment, and offers a wide range of vehicles, including hybrid and electric, as well as support to make the switch to a more sustainable fleet. 

“We look forward to continuing to support the sector with its fleet needs, and to surpassing the 4,000-vehicle mark in the near future.” 

Framework users can hire vehicles as and when they are required and access a range of services from vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs, to telematics, tracking, livery, and bespoke fit-outs. 

As well as offering access to a range of electric vehicles, the framework can support authorised users to make the switch from ICE vehicles with feasibility studies and load analysis, as well as the supply and fit of EV charging points.  

Destiny Belle, assistant director of repairs and maintenance at Watford Community Housing, said: “We are very pleased to be the Contracting Authority for the third-generation framework, supporting users with efficient access to fleet services. This new framework will help us to deliver value for money and do more for our customers and communities. 

"Together with Pretium, we’ve built on our knowledge and experience from previous frameworks to develop a new service that aims to help organisations remain flexible and become more sustainable.”