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The Provision of Damage Repairs to Vehicles

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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11 Feb 2026 at 12:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has awarded a contract for the provision of damage repairs to vehicles to Steer Automotive Group Limited. Situated in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, the buying organisation's procurement process was initiated directly without competition due to the contract value falling below the threshold. The contract is categorised under services and goods within the car repair industry, and it is set to commence on 24th February 2026, lasting until 23rd February 2027. The procurement process concluded with the award stage on 11th February 2026, securing services primarily in the UKF24 and UKF25 regions.

This contract, valued at £172,000 excluding VAT (£206,400 including VAT), presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle repair services, including body-repair services. Ideal candidates for future contracts in similar fields can be SMEs with expertise in automotive repair services, particularly those located in the UK. The nature of this direct procurement process offers a straightforward approach for businesses that meet the necessary service and location criteria to pursue potential future engagements with the Northamptonshire Police, enhancing their growth by servicing public sector needs without the initial pressure of competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Damage Repairs to Vehicles

Notice Description

The Provision of Damage Repairs to Vehicles for Northamptonshire Police. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS172,000 excluding VAT / PS206,400 including VAT. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064db9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012342-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50112100 - Car repair services

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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