Contract hire, fleet and workshop management company Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) will be sharing 30+ years of local authority knowledge and expertise with delegates at the forthcoming Municipal Fleet & Plant Procurement Event (MFPPE) hosted by JCB & The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) on 16 July at JCB World HQ and the JCB Kevin Quarry.
Ranked the number one supplier under several TPPL frameworks and LOTS SFS is a popular, long-standing fleet partner for many councils in the UK, and its team of technical experts will be on hand to provide visitors with information on a range of flexible contract hire, fleet management, vehicle maintenance and workshop outsourcing solutions. The company will also be showcasing a food waste collection vehicle from its vehicle rental division, CTS Hire.
The event will feature a conference, exhibition, and live demonstrations at JCB World HQ and JCB Kevin Quarry, offering local authority fleet and plant operators a valuable opportunity to explore how innovative procurement can help them achieve operational sustainability.
Bob Sweetland, Managing Director, SFS, said: ‘We are delighted to support this exclusive event. It’s a great opportunity to hear about the challenges delegates are facing and discuss how our solutions can safeguard, improve, and future-proof their fleet and workshop operations.’
Ben Rawding, General Manager for Government and Municipalities, JCB, commented: ‘JCB is proud to support the Municipal Fleet & Plant Procurement Event in conjunction with TPPL – an invaluable platform where collaboration meets innovation.
‘As a British manufacturer with deep roots in public sector partnerships, we see this event as an opportunity to showcase our commitment to helping local authorities and government bodies meet their operational and sustainability goals with bespoke, cutting-edge solutions.’
Fleet Vision International is supporting and promoting the event.
James Brennan, MD of the Procurement Partnership, said: ‘We are delighted to work with JCB and Fleet Vision International to launch the inaugural Municipal Fleet & Plant Procurement Event, tailored for TPPL public-sector customers. Leading suppliers will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate the products and services that can help local authorities on their decarbonisation journey, whilst keynote speakers will share the latest insights into the current fleet, plant, and procurement initiatives available to help local authorities make their fleets more sustainable. Delegates will also see JCB’s headquarters and enjoy the JCB Experience Museum tour to complete a memorable experience.’
You can find out more at https://www.mfppe.co.uk/.

