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FEW1526 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the removal of illegal and abandoned vehicles was conducted by Leicester City Council, a local authority based in Leicester, England. Classified under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, the project primarily pertains to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process reached the award stage and was completed with a total contract value of £66,416. The procurement included a tender period that concluded on 31st January 2025, with the contract period running from 15th February 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Unity Recovery Services Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leicester, reinforcing the suitability of the procurement for SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the transport services industry, specifically those specialising in vehicle recovery and removal services. By winning such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, build on public sector experience, and potentially secure future contracts of a similar nature. Companies operating within or looking to expand into the East Midlands region, with the capacity to handle the logistics involved in vehicle removal, would find this tender opportunity particularly well-suited to their growth strategies. The procurement method, classified as 'Other', suggests a tailored process well-suited for responsive and agile businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1526 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Notice Description

FEW1526 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-131d51a0-7c63-4364-b023-2245f29acef3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47223a3-e729-4016-8750-fab187114e76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,416 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,416 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY RECOVERY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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