This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 09:28

Tender

01 May 2026 at 12:55

Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed an open procurement for the framework of vehicle bodywork repairs, crucial for maintaining its extensive and diverse fleet of approximately 1,300 vehicles. These vehicles, vital for public services like waste collection and passenger transport, necessitate timely and proficient repair services. The procurement, classified under services in the public authority sub-central government sector, led to the contract now being in the award stage. This tender, covering the region of Leeds, UK, was open for submissions until 1 June 2026, with the contract period extending from 1 August 2026 to 30 June 2030, and an estimated value of £800,000. The procurement employed a framework agreement with a mini competition based on the lowest price submitted to select suppliers, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

This tender opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in vehicle body repair services, especially for firms capable of managing both light and heavy vehicles. The framework not only promises stable, long-term work but also exposes companies to potential future contracts through Leeds City Council. Large-scale businesses, such as Archbold Carshop Limited and Pelican Engineering Company, successfully won the awards, highlighting the competitive edge required to secure these contracts. The framework allows other potential suppliers to assess the competitive landscape and strategise for future procurement cycles, thus driving opportunities for growth and collaboration in the vehicle service industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Vehicle Bodywork Repairs

Notice Description

The Council operates a diverse, service critical fleet of around 1300 vehicles, incorporating a fleet of refuse collection vehicles, passenger transport vehicles, cars and vans amongst many others. This tender is designed to establish a framework for the repair of bodywork for these vehicles as and when required by the Council. Contractors appointed to the framework will be undertaking bodywork repairs to vehicles which are required to perform some of the most critical services on behalf of the Council. This includes, but is not limited to, the collection of household waste and the transportation of vulnerable customers. As a result, it is expected that any Contractor appointed will undertake work with the utmost care and skill whilst performing the Services required by the Contract Manager.

Planning Information

Documentation can be found at https://leedscitycouncil.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/leedscitycouncil/web/login.html using the reference number 136

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066608-2026
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARCHBOLD CARSHOP

PELICAN ENGINEERING

Further Information

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