--- title: "Tender for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services - Internal Fleet" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Tender for the Provision of Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services - Internal Fleet Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12ab0c66-9088-4a18-8165-faf8bd78ca55.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of vehicle inspection, maintenance, recovery, and repair services for its internal fleet through an open procedure. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment" (CPV code 50100000) and covers geographical areas in North and South Buckinghamshire. The tender process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 March 2025. The anticipated contract start date is 1 June 2025, with a duration of two years and options for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 31 May 2027. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and repair services to secure a contract estimated at £175,000 per annum per lot. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply. The contract includes services such as annual and routine servicing, MOT preparation, roadside assistance, and recovery, which can provide steady workflows and expand client portfolios. Suppliers capable of maintaining high standards above statutory requirements will find this contract particularly rewarding. The broad scope of services required makes this contract well-suited to versatile vehicle service providers with a comprehensive range of capabilities. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council has a requirement for the provision of vehicle service, maintenance and repair services for a mixed fleet of vehicles ranging from cars and vans (petrol, diesel and electric) to 7 to 17 seat school buses with some being accessibility compliant vehicles. The service is divided into 2 geographical areas referred to as Lots, namely Lot 1 (North Buckinghamshire) and Lot 2 (South Buckinghamshire). Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. The supplier must familiarise itself with and observe all legislation and all other statutes, statutory instruments and regulations. It is important that the Supplier fully understands that the statutory requirements are only the minimum requirements for the Authority vehicles to be deemed roadworthy. The Authority seeks to maintain its fleet to a standard over and above these requirements by ensuring that all vehicles are kept in good working condition and never at risk of falling below those minimum statutory requirements. When instructed by the Authority's Representative, the Supplier shall be able to provide the following Services: a. Annual and Routine servicing. b. MOT preparation. c. MOT ('annual test'). d. LOLER Inspections e. Repairs. f. Nationwide Roadside assistance and recovery. g. Collection and Delivery of vehicles The anticipated contract commencement date is 1st June 2025. The contract term is 2 years with the option for two further extensions of 12 months each. Due to the lack of certainty as to the demand for the Services under this Contract, the Council has estimated the amount that it will spend under this Contract at PS175,000 per annum per Lot. This is only an estimate and the actual spend will be based on actual requirements. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will not apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2f024a-6a88-43e4-a21e-effc76d00a11 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 21:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2f024a-6a88-43e4-a21e-effc76d00a11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2f024a-6a88-43e4-a21e-effc76d00a11 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8495574d-01eb-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Portal - http://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/OjeuSubmission/RenderHtmlDocument?submissionKey=20250214-000028&projectId=3cace74b-138a-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Find a Tender service ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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