This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 13:37

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 13:49

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Recovery of Vehicles" contract, focusing on the vital service of vehicle recovery for its fleet, utilising an open procedure. This contract falls within the services category, specifically targeting breakdown and recovery services for various vehicles including cars, commercial vehicles, and motor vehicles. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to last until 31st May 2030, with the potential for a 24-month extension. Situated in Leeds, this procurement involves substantial public investment, with a contract value of £360,000. The procurement method was open and the contract was awarded to Yorkshire Rescue Services Hud Limited, a local SME, through a competitive bid process that concluded in May 2026.

This tender exemplifies significant business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in vehicle recovery services, offering a stable and long-term growth potential by securing government contracts. Businesses equipped with expertise in servicing and recovering diverse vehicle fleets, including municipal equipment, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Participating in public tenders like this not only provides financial growth but also enhances company credibility and visibility in the public sector. Companies that have the capacity to manage large-scale services and offer competitive pricing and quality are prime contenders for these lucrative opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recovery of Vehicles

Notice Description

Leeds City Council operates a diverse service critical fleet of around 1300 vehicles incorporating a fleet of around 90 refuse collection vehicles and specialist agricultural vehicles and equipment. This Contract is for the recovery of Council vehicles that have become non-operational (through break down) and require recovery and delivery back to the Leeds City Council Fleet Services workshop, or to any alternative location when requested by the Council. Previous market engagement notice for this tender can be found here - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072066-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension period available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047170-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-02-01

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
1
Supplier Name

YORKSHIRE RESCUE SERVICES HUD

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