Close Motor Finance, the independent provider of finance to motor dealers, has established a strategic partnership with BT Fleet.

Close will now also be the sole provider of vehicle finance packages for all BT employees and BT Fleet's external customers.

James Broadhead, sales and operations director of Close Motor Finance, said: "Part of our long term business strategy focuses on establishing strategic relationships with people-focussed companies that want to offer extra benefits to their employees, while continuing to provide our existing customers with the exceptional service to which they’ve grown accustomed. BT Fleet has been a provider of fleet services for over 50 years and is recognised in the fleet industry for its honesty, integrity and reliability. We couldn’t have asked for a better company to associate ourselves with at the start of our strategic program."

Ann Wragg, head of vehicle sales at BT Fleet, said: "Our partnership with Close Motor Finance allows us to offer an additional perk to our employees and our external customers, in the form of tailored vehicle finance solutions with the aim of getting the best possible deal."

BT Fleet manages or maintains more than 50,000 vehicles including cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles and specialist plant and equipment.