Tender

Cambridgeshire County Council - Vehicle removal service for persistent offenders

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2018 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Vehicle removal service for persistent offenders." This opportunity falls under the industry category of vehicle towing-away services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and will remain open until the deadline of 23 November 2018. The contract is expected to begin on 2 January 2019 and conclude on 31 December 2021. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle towing and related services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies that can ensure compliance with the specified requirements, such as offering accessible payment options and timely service, will likely find this contract advantageous for growth and increased visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council - Vehicle removal service for persistent offenders

Notice Description

Remove vehicles identified by Cambridgeshire County Council Parking Services for vehicles with 3 or more outstanding Penalty Charge Notices, in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 Other information Ensure the Pound is open during business hours (which shall be, for the avoidance of doubt 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday but excluding Bank Holidays) to members of the public for payments and for collection of the relevant vehicle; Make payment facilities available for vehicle owners at the Pound including payment by credit card, debit card and cash; Record the condition of the vehicle prior to removal, on arrival at the Pound and before vehicle is released from the Pound; Provide to the motorist upon release of the vehicle, documents supplied by the Council informing the motorist of their right to appeal; Upon the authorisation of an appointed Council officer, halt the removal process, or release a vehicle identified for removal, as soon as is reasonably possible whether payment has or has not been received; Inform the Council immediately of any factors that may affect the service provided and which may delay the vehicle being returned to the owner within 1 hour after payment has been received; Investigate and provide a final written report to the Council (which may include a payment for any justified compensation claim) upon receiving a claim or complaint regarding the Contractor's practices; Provide a copy of any report produced under this Contract to the Council; and, Collect Penalty Charge Notices on behalf of the Council from vehicle owners, and then forward all monies in respect of the same to the Council in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 1. Charge the vehicle owner the correct fees in respect of its Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf803be0-54f2-42ea-91ca-573caf1a107a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Warne
Contact Email
jack.warne@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01223 727915

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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