Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repairs

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 07:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to engage two service providers for vehicle collision repairs for the Metropolitan Police Service in London. The procurement, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repairs," falls under the services category and is valued at approximately £41.4 million gross. The hiring aims to appoint service providers located in or near East and West London, with the process leveraging a framework agreement and planning to span from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, potentially extending until 2032. Key dates to note include the supplier engagement deadline on 27 May 2026 and the scheduled future notice date by 3 August 2026.

This tender opens substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle repair, maintenance, and services, particularly those experienced with emergency vehicles, police cars, and minibuses. Businesses that are small to medium-sized (SMEs) and located near the target areas of East and West London are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could result in long-term collaborations with a major public authority, ensuring sustained business and a robust portfolio in the public sector. Interested suppliers should complete the registration for the Preliminary Market Engagement to participate and provide valuable insights into the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repairs

Notice Description

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking to appoint two Vehicle Collision and Repair service providers: one located within, or in close proximity to, East London, and one within, or in close proximity to West London.

Planning Information

Important - Supplier Engagement and Participation in this PME Suppliers wishing to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise are required to register their interest by emailing: - Susan.Matthews@met.police.uk Please ensure the email subject line includes the following text exactly: - "Preliminary Market Engagement - Vehicle Collision Repairs" The registration email must include the following information: • Supplier trading name and registered address • A nominated lead contact and email address to enable further liaison with the MPS Upon receipt of a registration email, the nominated lead contact will be issued with the MPS Preliminary Market Engagement Information Pack. This pack will include core information relating to the requirement, together with details on how suppliers may provide observations, feedback, and responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043700-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34114200 - Police cars

34114400 - Minibuses

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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