Tender

PAN3357 - Removal of Vehicles for Parking Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Mar 2026 at 14:41

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council focuses on the removal of vehicles for parking services, aiming to support its parking enforcement and traffic management objectives within the UKF21 region in Leicester. This tender, PAN3357, originally active with an open procedure, sought a reliable service provider capable of delivering efficient vehicle removal operations aligned with statutory requirements and council policies. While the tender was initially set to conclude on 23 February 2026, it was ultimately cancelled due to limited competition and offers exceeding budget projections. The council prioritised securing high performance, value for money, and operational responsiveness, reflecting its ongoing commitment to maintaining road safety and compliance with parking regulations.

Despite the cancellation, the tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle towing-away services under the CPV code 50118110. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of innovation and flexibility in service delivery. Potential bidders would benefit from demonstrating competitive pricing and quality, emphasising adaptability in response to the evolving transport and parking strategies of Leicester City. This procurement underscores the importance of fostering business growth by enhancing current service provisions and compliance measures, creating opportunities to strengthen enterprises through public sector contracts. The council anticipates a future reopening of the procurement process, allowing businesses to reassess and prepare accordingly.

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Notice Title

PAN3357 - Removal of Vehicles for Parking Services

Notice Description

Leicester City Council currently operates under an existing tow-away contract to support its parking enforcement and traffic management objectives. This service plays a critical role in maintaining road safety, minimising obstructions, and ensuring compliance with parking regulations across the city. As the current contract approaches its end, the authority is seeking to go out to tender for a new tow-away contract. The aim is to secure a reliable and efficient service provider capable of delivering vehicle removal operations in line with statutory requirements and Council policies. The new contract will focus on ensuring high performance, value for money, and responsiveness to the city's operational needs, including the potential for flexibility in service delivery as the city's transport and parking strategies evolve. This procurement presents an opportunity to review and enhance current service provisions, explore innovation in delivery, and strengthen compliance and enforcement measures across Leicester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions, depending on performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025841-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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