BDO figures on Leasedrive Velo for future contract hire
The Leasedrive Velo Group, one of the UK's largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups, has won a major contract with BDO LLP, the award-winning UK member firm of BDO International, the world's fifth largest accountancy network with more than 1,000 offices in over 100 countries, to provide contract hire for around 200 partners in the UK.
Roddy Graham, commercial director, at the Leasedrive Velo Group said: "This win enhances our blue chip portfolio in the financial services sector and we look forward to developing a fruitful and long-term business partnership with BDO. We have already launched a new scheme for the firm, based on contract hire, for its partners."
David Russell, director of finance, at BDO, said: "In conducting our comprehensive supplier review, we were particularly impressed with Leasedrive Velo Group's systems capability, its experience with partnerships, the flexibility of its communications approach and its highly bespoke service. As an organisation we place great value in providing an outstanding and highly focused service to our clients and we felt we needed an organisation that mirrored our approach and business philosophy.
"Our partners will be able to transfer to the new scheme when they wish. No restrictions are placed on their choice of vehicle so they can enjoy the freedom of opting for whichever vehicle they desire."
BDO will benefit from a suite of solutions available under Drive:Manager, the totally-integrated online fleet management system, including Fleet:Manager, Admin:Manager, Service: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'
For further press information on Leasedrive Velo, contact:
Mr Jeremy Snook
JSPR Ltd
Telephone: 01235 227572
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E-mail: jeremy.snook@jspr.co.uk
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