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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has undertaken a direct procurement process for a 2-year contract titled "Secondary Body Shop Provider," aimed at securing overflow repair services for the Government Car Service. The procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting vehicle and equipment repair services. Situated in London, this procurement commenced with a tender stage, ultimately resulting in an award. The contract was signed on 20th July 2026 and became active on 31st July 2026, with a potential extension until 2029, contingent on budget approval. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, and without competition, suiting the Cabinet Office’s requirement for a secondary supplier without an open tendering process.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle repair and maintenance services, particularly those operating at a small to medium enterprise (SME) scale, to engage with government workstreams. Organisations that offer automotive bodywork and related services would find it advantageous to compete for similar future contracts with the Cabinet Office or other governmental bodies. The current supplier, KENT AUTO CENTRE LTD, illustrates how SMEs can penetrate public sector markets and potentially expand their business operations through such government contracts.

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Notice Title

Secondary Body Shop Provider

Notice Description

A 2-year secondary accident and bodywork repair contract for the Government Car Service to secure essential overflow coverage when the primary provider is at capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072718-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT AUTO CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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