PAN3580 - Provision of Vehicle Recovery Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled "PAN3580 - Provision of Vehicle Recovery Service". This project is aimed at securing a provider for a 24/7 vehicle breakdown and recovery service for various types of council-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. The geographical focus for service delivery is primarily within the Leicester area, with potential for operations further afield if required. The procurement falls under the services category and targets the UK region administrative area UKF21. As per the latest milestone, a Pre-Market Engagement is scheduled, with a due date of 30th June 2026. The anticipated start date for the contract is 21st September 2026, and it may last up to three years, including an extension option.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialize in vehicle recovery services and can provide swift and reliable breakdown support. Companies, particularly SMEs, with experience in managing large-scale vehicle fleets and a capacity for 24/7 operations would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the pre-engagement phase, allowing potential service providers to offer input and express interest. Engaging early in this process could position businesses advantageously for when the full tender is released later in the year. The contract value is estimated at £150,000 excluding VAT, suggesting an appealing growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PAN3580 - Provision of Vehicle Recovery Service

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver a 24/7 vehicle breakdown and recovery service for Council-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. The service will cover a wide range of vehicle types and include prompt response and recovery across the Leicester area and, where required, further afield.

Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding this project. This project would be for vehicle recovery service for Council-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. The service will cover a wide range of vehicle types and include prompt response and recovery across the Leicester area and, where required, further afield. The proposed contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VtifGpEMAi

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b971
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058210-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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