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13 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated an open procurement process for a "Vehicle Removal and Enforcement" service, with operations specified in the United Kingdom, particularly the region classified as UKH21. The tender stage is active, seeking to appoint a contractor to manage comprehensive vehicle removal, storage, and disposal in support of statutory enforcement functions. Interested parties should take note of the enquiry period ending on 25th August 2026, and the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at £450,000, extends from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2029, with potential for a 12-month extension based on performance and budgetary considerations.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle towing, storage and warehousing services, particularly those with a proven track record in handling municipal contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, with the procurement method being an open procedure, thereby offering a transparent and fair competition ground. The assessment criteria balance quality and price, giving equal weight to past performance and cost efficiency, thus welcoming enterprises capable of merging high service standards with competitive pricing structures.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Removal and Enforcement

Notice Description

Luton Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide a comprehensive vehicle removal, storage and disposal service in support of its statutory enforcement functions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A further 12 month extension available, subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued service and the availability of budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c92b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065447-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON 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
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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