The fleet changes follow Bathstore’s recent de-merger from Wolseley and saw the firm and Pendragon Contracts work closely to identify several manufacturer vehicles and models that would deliver efficient whole-life costings and would cover eight employee grades from merchandising up to senior management. The new vehicle line-up includes models from Audi, BMW, Ford, Vauxhall and VW.

In addition, drivers can now use Pendragon Contract’s Driver and Vehicle Extranet (DAVE) to select and order vehicles aligned to the company’s new car policy and whole-life cost initiative, ensuring full compliance across the business and reducing administration time.

Paul Broderick, head of HR at Bathstore, said: ‘The novation and management of existing vehicles to achieve an effective vehicle replacement cycle was really important. With its total fleet management proposition and extensive knowledge, Pendragon Contracts reacted quickly and has been a valuable partner in the development of our new fleet policy.’

John Given, sales & marketing director of Pendragon Contracts, added: ‘Because of the variety of grades and roles within the organisation our vehicle choice shortlist had to meet several criteria while providing critical whole-life cost information to Bathstore. The exercise has been very effective in redefining and improving its car policy and documentation.’