Leasedrive Signs Exclusive Deal with Grant Thornton
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Leasedrive Group, one of the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups in the UK, has signed an exclusive fleet supplier deal with Grant Thornton, leading business and financial advisers.
Commercial director, Roddy Graham said: "We are delighted to have won this exclusive fleet supply deal with Grant Thornton. Named best large accountancy firm in last year's Accountancy Age awards, Grant Thornton was particularly impressed with the innovative range of products and services we were able to offer. Our appointment follows lengthy detailed discussions and Grant Thornton's car scheme will now include a much wider range of makes and models."
"Grant Thornton acted as our advisers when we bought the company and we have since retained them as auditors and tax advisers. This contract further strengthens the relationship between our organisations."
John Corbishley, partner, Grant Thornton commented: "When we were reviewing our fleet supply arrangements, we wanted to work with a partner who could really understand our needs and one who had a genuine focus on customer service. From a very early stage, it was clear that Leasedrive could demonstrate huge flexibility and were able to work to very tight deadlines."
Grant Thornton is a leading financial and business adviser to mid corporate businesses and their owners with 35 local offices across the UK.
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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
Website: www.jspr.co.uk
