Tender

Vehicle Removal Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of comprehensive vehicle removal services, a key component of its parking enforcement and public safety functions. This project, titled "Vehicle Removal Services," falls under the services industry category and is set to be executed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, within the region of UKH31. The procurement is in the 'tender' stage, with an enquiry period closing on 20th February 2026, and the final bid submission deadline set for 27th February 2026. The contract is valued at £20,000, with a potential extension to £24,000, under an open procurement method aimed at concessions below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle towing, parking services, and related areas. Ideal candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of adhering to strict regulatory compliance associated with civil parking enforcement and vehicle management. The contract period spans from 7th March 2026 to 6th March 2028, offering sustained business potential in Essex. Participation is restricted to SMEs and Voluntary and Community Sector Enterprises (VCSEs) within the region, enhancing prospects for local firms aiming to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Removal Services

Notice Description

The provision of a comprehensive vehicle removal service. The service will include vehicle removal, relocation, storage, release and disposal and will support the Council's parking enforcement and public safety functions relating solely to illegally parked, contravening and abandoned vehicles. The Supplier must deliver the Services in full compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, statutory guidance and codes of practice relating to civil parking enforcement, vehicle removal, storage and disposal, including but not limited to the Traffic Management Act 2004, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) General Regulations, the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations, and all applicable environmental and waste legislation, as amended from time to time. The Supplier must deliver vehicle removal, relocation, storage, release and disposal services in full compliance with the Council's vehicle removal policy, operational instructions and applicable statutory requirements. Compliance will include adherence to Council direction, issued by authorised officers, on whether a vehicle is to be removed, relocated or left in situ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061018
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007275-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

63712400 - Parking services

98351110 - Parking enforcement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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