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AT1365 - Vehicle Removal and Enforcement

Luton Council

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Planning

25 Sep 2026 at 09:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council intends to appoint a contractor to provide a comprehensive vehicle removal, storage and disposal service supporting the council’s statutory enforcement functions. The work covers vehicle recovery and removal, secure storage and eventual disposal, alongside services connected with parking enforcement and car park management. The service is for activity in Luton. This is a service contract rather than a purchase of vehicles or construction works. The council is the buying organisation, and the service will support its enforcement responsibilities. The planned procurement is titled Vehicle Removal and Enforcement.

The process is at the planning stage: the council has set out its intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It plans to hold preliminary market engagement on 22 October 2026 at 9am, covering its requirements, the expected tender process, access to the procurement portal, social value and questions and answers. The council expects the next procurement notice on 26 October 2026. The estimated contract value is £375,000 excluding VAT (£450,000 including VAT). The planned contract runs from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2029, with a possible extension to 30 June 2030. The procurement is planned as a single lot, and the council has identified that lot as suitable for SMEs.

This planned service may suit vehicle recovery and removal operators able to provide an end-to-end service, including vehicle storage and disposal, and to support a local authority’s statutory enforcement work. The council has identified the single lot as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, making the requirement relevant beyond large national providers. Suppliers considering the work can use the planned market engagement to understand the council’s requirements and expected tender process, ask questions and learn how to access its procurement portal. The engagement is also intended to provide guidance on social value, so suppliers should consider how they could address that aspect of their offer. The available information does not set out specific technical accreditations or minimum capacity requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1365 - 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.

Planning Information

Luton Council will shortly be going to market to procure the Vehicle Removal and Enforcement tender in Luton and would like to invite you to attend a Preliminary Market Engagement prior to publishing this tender on 22nd October @ 9am. This event will outline our requirements, the tender process (Including how to sign up/access the procurement portal), provide some guidance on Social Value and provide an opportunity for some Q&A. If you wish to attend, please email Sal Rahman, saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk and I will register your interest and forward you an invitation with weblink details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090815-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

63712400 - Parking services

98351000 - Car park management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 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
Luton Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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