Planning

Vehicle Pound management, Removal and Relocation Services

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 11:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is initiating a procurement process for "Vehicle Pound Management, Removal and Relocation Services" with an expected start date in 2028. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a planned open procedure to be announced on 2nd July 2027. The value of the contract is estimated at £18,536,028 and falls under the services category, specifically targeting vehicle towing-away and parking services within the UKI33 region, London, United Kingdom. This procurement will be governed by legal requirements set out in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle management services, including towing and parking solutions. Given its significant value and the requirement for comprehensive service provisions over several years, businesses that demonstrate robustness, service reliability, and operational capacity will be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure allows for broad participation, encouraging new or expanding businesses to engage and potentially grow their service footprint within a highly populated and demanding metropolitan area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Pound management, Removal and Relocation Services

Notice Description

Please note this is not a live Tender but a potential future opportunity. Vehicle Pound management, Removal and Relocation Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050227-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

63712400 - Parking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,536,028 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2028 - 2 Jul 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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