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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 12:19

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 11:02

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 14:52

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 14:48

Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has conducted a procurement process to appoint providers for its "LAS Bodywork Repair Services and Associated Ancillary Services" framework. This procurement, categorised under vehicle body-repair services, encompasses a range of vehicle maintenance and repair activities for the Trust's fleet, including ambulances. The process has culminated in an active contract starting from 12 January 2026 and concluding on 11 January 2030. The procurement followed an open procedure, split into two lots - one for double-crewed ambulances and another for all other vehicles. The objective is to ensure efficient management of vehicle repairs across various geographic locations in the UK, primarily in London. The framework agreement spans four years and involves multiple suppliers, reflecting the strategic management approach of the buying organisation, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

This procurement framework offers businesses within the vehicle maintenance industry substantial opportunities for growth, particularly those specialising in large-scale body-repair services. The framework's extensive scope, covering emergency vehicle repairs and ancillary services, presents a lucrative business prospect for companies with the capability to handle high-volume service requirements effectively. Large enterprises engaged in vehicle repair and refurbishment can benefit from the potential demand generated by the Trust's operational needs. Moreover, the structured procurement method, emphasising quality and technical expertise, positions these businesses to leverage their existing capabilities while fostering relationships within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

LAS Bodywork Repair Services and Associated Ancillary Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority ran a tender to appoint suitable providers onto a framework to supply Vehicle Bodywork Repair Services and Associated Ancillary Services. The scope of the procurement comprises the provision of vehicle body repair for all of its operational vehicles leased or owned by the Contracting Authority in the current and future fleet. The services include ambulance vehicle/other vehicle bodywork repairs due to road traffic collisions and vehicle refurbishment work, transportation of vehicles to and from the Authorities premises and ancillary services. The framework is split into two lots: Lot 1: Double Crewed Ambulance Bodywork Lot 2: All Other Vehicles Bodywork The Framework Agreement shall be for a period of four years.

Lot Information

Double Crewed Ambulance Bodywork

Vehicle body repair for operational vehicles (double crewed ambulances) leased or owned by the Authority in the current and future fleet.

All Other Vehicles Bodywork

Vehicle body repair for all other operational vehicles leased or owned by the Authority in the current and future fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05463e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002616-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,458,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,448,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-18

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

C Spiteri & Son Limited

CHRIS SPITERI & SON LIMITED

Jubilee Coachworks Ltd

London Hire Ltd

Nova Automotive Group Ltd

R and J Motors Ltd

W Fox & Sons Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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