Countrywide Adds Fizz to Britvic's Rental Needs
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Countrywide Car and Van Rental, one of the largest short-term corporate vehicle rental distributors in the UK, has won a vehicle rental supply contract with Britvic Soft Drinks, one of the two leading soft drinks businesses in the UK.
Britvic will be supplied via Countrywide's comprehensive UK network of over 866 locations, with over 155,470 cars, vans and minibuses to choose from. Under the terms of the contract, Countrywide will offer a delivery and collection service to either office or private addresses, including out of office hours; a dedicated key accounts team; and comprehensive management reporting. Britvic employs around 3,000 people working at 27 different sites across the UK, including its headquarters in Chelmsford, Essex.
Roddy Graham, commercial director, said: "We are delighted to have won this contract after a highly competitive tender process. Britvic commented on our national coverage, our Rental:Manager product offering quick and easy online booking, our flexibility plus our simple and transparent inclusive pricing for all rental requirements."
Rebecca Hill, purchasing manager at Britvic commented: "The appointment of Countrywide followed a comprehensive review of our existing arrangements. We liked Countrywide's forward-thinking approach and technology. We have a high requirement for home delivery and collection and, with such a diversely spread workforce, were attracted by Countrywide's ability to be able to deliver cars or vans at short notice anywhere in the country."
Countrywide customers benefit from a special all-inclusive pricing policy. A single reservations number - 0871 271 8855 - covers both local or national vehicle rentals. Deliveries can be arranged with as little as two hours' notice.
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