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title: "FEW1526 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# FEW1526 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-131d51a0-7c63-4364-b023-2245f29acef3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the removal of illegal and abandoned vehicles was conducted by Leicester City Council, a local authority based in Leicester, England. Classified under the transport services category, excluding waste transport, the project primarily pertains to the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process reached the award stage and was completed with a total contract value of £66,416. The procurement included a tender period that concluded on 31st January 2025, with the contract period running from 15th February 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Unity Recovery Services Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leicester, reinforcing the suitability of the procurement for SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the transport services industry, specifically those specialising in vehicle recovery and removal services. By winning such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, build on public sector experience, and potentially secure future contracts of a similar nature. Companies operating within or looking to expand into the East Midlands region, with the capacity to handle the logistics involved in vehicle removal, would find this tender opportunity particularly well-suited to their growth strategies. The procurement method, classified as 'Other', suggests a tailored process well-suited for responsive and agile businesses.

## Notice

FEW1526 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47223a3-e729-4016-8750-fab187114e76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,416 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITY RECOVERY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47223a3-e729-4016-8750-fab187114e76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47223a3-e729-4016-8750-fab187114e76
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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