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FEW1614 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Leicester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 14:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 16:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 16:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has recently completed a contract concerning the removal of illegal and abandoned vehicles, with a direct award made to Unity Recovery Service Limited. The procurement falls under the services category within the vehicle towing-away services industry and covers the UKF21 region in the United Kingdom. The contract, identified by "FEW1614", was signed on 13th May 2026, and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Key procurement decisions, including a direct award, were influenced by limited competition and budgetary constraints as outlined in PAN3357, while the process was conducted under the UKPGA legal framework. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award phase, indicating active contract operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for vehicle recovery services, especially those specialising in compliance with local government mandates. Businesses in the SME category, similar to Unity Recovery Service Limited, are particularly well-suited to such contracts as they offer agility and local knowledge, both of which Leicester City Council sees as vital for ensuring policy compliance and public safety. Additionally, with ongoing responsibility for responding to emergency situations and maintaining road safety, businesses with strong operational capabilities and community engagement strategies could greatly benefit from participating in future tenders from this council, positioning themselves to support municipal infrastructure needs while expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1614 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Notice Description

The tow-away company operates under the authorisation of the council to manage and enforce parking regulations within the parking regulations. Their primary role is to remove vehicles that are parked in violation of established parking regulations such as those that are dangerously positioned, abandoned, or obstructing traffic flow. The service provided by the towing company include identifying and locating offending vehicles, safely removing them from the specified area and transporting them to a compound. They also maintain proper documentation of each tow including reasons for removal and vehicle details to ensure transparency and accountability. Additionally, the towing company may collaborate with the council to respond to emergency situations and provide timely assistance to maintain public safety on the roads. Overall, their work is vital to upholding the council's parking policies and enhancing the overall accessibility and safety of the community.

Procurement Information

Under PAN3357 - we received limited competition as part of this tender process and the offer(s) received were in excess of the Council's projected budget. We took decision to not continue with the process and a direct award is being made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044945-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Unity Recovery Service Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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