This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:01

ContractTermination

21 Jan 2026 at 14:19

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 12:03

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 13:08

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 12:50

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:27

PlanningUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 10:10

PlanningUpdate

20 Jun 2025 at 09:56

Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex involves the provision of vehicle accident repair services, designated JPS2052, catering to heavy commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and up to 26 tonnes. This public authority, classified under sub-central government, initiated an open procurement method to establish a framework agreement without reopening competition. Located in Lewes, United Kingdom, the buying organisation offers these services until 30th November 2029, following the contract's activation on 12th January 2026. This process has reached the award stage after being complete, underscoring its significance in the vehicle repair industry category, specifically focusing on car repair services and body-repair services for vehicles.

This tender creates multiple opportunities for growth by enabling suppliers to secure additional work allocated through the framework. Businesses specialising in vehicle accident repair services are particularly well-suited to engage in this framework, offering a gateway to collaborate with governmental bodies. Large enterprises, exemplified by COLAS LIMITED, which is currently appointed on the framework, stand to benefit significantly from this contract's continuity, providing stability and consistent revenue streams over its duration. The competitive nature of the open procedure encourages diverse businesses, including SMEs, to present their capabilities for future similar opportunities, thereby fostering a dynamic and expanding market within the vehicle repair industry. The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, therefore, facilitates not only immediate business engagements but also long-term strategic growth prospects across the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vehicle Accident Repair

Notice Description

Vehicle Accident Repair services for heavy commercial vehicles over 7.5T and up to 26T

Lot Information

Passenger Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles Up To 7.5T

Vehicle Accident Repair services for passenger cars, light and medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5T

Renewal: 1 year

Heavy Commercial Vehicles Over 7.5T and up to 26T

Vehicle Accident Repair services for Heavy Commercial Vehicles Over 7.5T and up to 26T

Renewal: 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05508e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013576-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50112100 - Car repair services

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-08-13

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Barons Automotive Limited

COLAS LIMITED

Colas Ltd

D.C. COACHWORKS LIMITED

DEEPCUT GARAGE LIMITED

EASTBOURNE COACH FINISHERS LIMITED

Harwoods Limited

M J AUTOS (SURREY) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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