Capgemini extends Leasedrive Velo contract for a further two years
Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has extended its fleet management agreement with Leasedrive Velo, one of the UK's largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups, for another two years. Capgemini has been a Leasedrive Velo client since 2006 and has 800 current and 3,500 eligible company car drivers.
Commercial director, Roddy Graham said: "We are delighted to have had this partnership extended and look forward to developing Capgemini's company car scheme still further in the future.
"Our regular driver surveys have allowed us to fine tune the existing salary sacrifice scheme. Together we have made this even more attractive by widening vehicle choice. The number of manufacturers has recently been extended from Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mini, Toyota and VW to also include Citroën, Ford, Honda, Mercedes, Renault, Seat, Skoda and Smart.
"We have launched a tiered-scheme based around sub-120g/km, 121 to 150 g/km and 151 to 185 g/km CO2 emission levels. To assist with choice, these tiers have been colour-coded so when drivers go online to evaluate alternative models they can make an informed choice, taking into account the environment and thus contributing to Capgemini's sustainability project.
"Since the middle of last month we have been attending Capgemini's Benefits Fairs, presenting the new company car choice list to eligible employees and the feedback so far has been very positive. We are running one-to-one driver clinics and explaining the full benefits of salary sacrifice to encourage more employees into the scheme."
Ann Brown, UK HR Director said: "The contract extension was an easy decision to make as Leasedrive Velo has been doing such a great job. The company's attention to detail, speed of response, enthusiasm, excitement and energy has been exemplary. People do make a real difference to an organisation and this is evidenced in the customer service we receive"
As well as working on Capgemini's behalf to extend the company car choice, Leasedrive Velo introduced an innovative salary sacrifice section within the online quotation service, this enables employees to see the total net cost to them, including net salary deduction and benefit in kind tax.
Capgemini launched a Risk Audit Survey in December 2009 with 81% response so far, this was launched to 7,500 'at work' drivers to gain a better understanding of the driving population. In addition to this, all new joiners have online driving licence, MOT and motor insurance checks.
We are keen to see wider take up of the company car under the existing flexible benefits scheme among eligible drivers.
Capgemini benefits from a suite of solutions available under Drive:Manager. These include Fleet:Manager, Service:Manager, Rental:Manager, Accident:Manager, Mileage:Manager, Licence:Manager, Admin:Manager and Info:Manager.
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Leasedrive Velo is the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK and comprises two main operating divisions.
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers blue chip clients a range of bespoke fleet management services. Major investments in the finest asset management system and pioneering, flexible, web-based customer service technology have resulted in Leasedrive Velo offering customers a truly world class fleet management service capability.
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management
One of the largest short-term vehicle rental management companies in the UK, with access to an almost unlimited choice of vehicles and locations throughout the country, Leasedrive Velo Rental Management offers a simple and transparent pricing policy with no hidden surcharges. For rentals of 28 days or more, it offers the Stopgap mid-term vehicle rental solution. Rates are substantially reduced compared to daily rental.
The headquarters for Leasedrive Velo is at hi-tech offices at TRL in Wokingham. Awards won by Leasedrive Velo include 'Innovation in Services and Systems' Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero 2009 Award, Best Rental System category in the BusinessCar Techies 2009 Awards; the ITM 'Fleet Management Company 08/09' Award; the ITM 'Independent Vehicle Management Company 07/08' Award; the 2008, 2007 and 2006 Thames Valley Business Magazine 'Management Team of the Year' Award; the 2006 Fleet News Award for 'Best Contract Hire/Fleet Management Company'; and the 2006 GreenFleet Award for 'Leasing/Rental Company of the Year'
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