Award

Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for an Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service, engaging RECLAMET (HOLDINGS) LIMITED as the supplier. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with refuse and waste-related services. The procurement process is now at the award stage and includes the collection and processing of abandoned vehicles and similar items across the UKJ4 region. Commencing on 22 September 2025 and potentially extending until 21 September 2030, this contract was finalised on 18 September 2025, with the option to extend by 24 months if needed. The initial contract period is set to end on 21 September 2028, with an allocated budget of £35,000 net (gross amount £42,500).

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and vehicle recycling, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to the successful bidder, RECLAMET (HOLDINGS) LIMITED. Companies with expertise in handling, storing, and processing vehicular waste would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of Kent County Council, a substantial public authority, further underscores the potential for securing a reliable and reputable client base, aiding in sustainable business growth and expanding operational portfolios in the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract for an Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service. The Provider will be required to remove abandoned vehicles, parts of vehicles, caravans, trailers (including lorry trailers) and the like, in a variety of conditions. Vehicles removed under this agreement are as follows: a) Vehicles which can be classified as a non-road worthy vehicle and are moved either for storage and subsequent collection by a third party, or directly for de-pollution and disposal by the Provider. b) Vehicles which are road worthy, cannot be destroyed immediately and which must be held in safekeeping by the Provider while ownership enquiries are carried out, but could subsequently be sent for de-pollution and disposal. c) Vehicles, which have been deemed ready to be destroyed, but which must be retained by the Provider until absolute confirmation has been received from the WCA/WDA that the vehicle can be destroyed. Key performance indicators are included within the contract but not reportable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070924-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
molly.roast@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECLAMET ( HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05da17-2025-11-04T15:22:30Z",
    "date": "2025-11-04T15:22:30Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05da17",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLDL-8938-YGYW",
            "name": "Kent County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLDL-8938-YGYW"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "Maidstone",
                "postalCode": "ME14 1XQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ45"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Molly.Roast@kent.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.kent.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-12656004",
            "name": "RECLAMET ( HOLDINGS ) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "12656004"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PPCR-3127-VNWY"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "29 Waterloo Crescent",
                "locality": "Dover",
                "postalCode": "CT17 9BT",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "admin@reclamet.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.reclamet.co.uk",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLDL-8938-YGYW",
        "name": "Kent County Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05da17",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service",
        "description": "The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract for an Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service. The Provider will be required to remove abandoned vehicles, parts of vehicles, caravans, trailers (including lorry trailers) and the like, in a variety of conditions. Vehicles removed under this agreement are as follows: a) Vehicles which can be classified as a non-road worthy vehicle and are moved either for storage and subsequent collection by a third party, or directly for de-pollution and disposal by the Provider. b) Vehicles which are road worthy, cannot be destroyed immediately and which must be held in safekeeping by the Provider while ownership enquiries are carried out, but could subsequently be sent for de-pollution and disposal. c) Vehicles, which have been deemed ready to be destroyed, but which must be retained by the Provider until absolute confirmation has been received from the WCA/WDA that the vehicle can be destroyed. Key performance indicators are included within the contract but not reportable.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - unknown",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-12656004",
                    "name": "RECLAMET ( HOLDINGS ) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "90500000",
                            "description": "Refuse and waste related services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ4",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-09-21T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-21T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "The contract may be extended for a further period of up to 24 months."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 42500,
                "amount": 35000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-18T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "070924-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070924-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-04T15:22:30Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}