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title: "Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles for Kent County Council"
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# Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles for Kent County Council

Buyer: SALTWOOD C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43332b52-49a3-4dbb-b0e0-18699f7302fb

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## Summary

Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, is undertaking a procurement process titled "Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles," aimed at securing services for the recovery, transportation, and disposal of abandoned vehicles within the region. This tender is classified under refuse and waste-related services and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tendering phase closed on 24th July 2017. An award was confirmed on 15th August 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd September 2017, lasting for 24 months, with potential extensions allowing for a total contract duration of up to 48 months. The estimated value for the initial term is £42,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and vehicle recovery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling refuse and conducting transport operations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested companies should focus on demonstrating their ability to manage logistics efficiently and adhere to regulatory standards, thereby positioning themselves as viable partners for Kent County Council in addressing the challenges of abandoned vehicles in the area.

## Notice

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils. The Council consists of four directorates * Social Care, Health and Wellbeing * Education and Young People's Services * Growth, Environment and Transport * Strategic and Corporate Services This requirement is for Recovery, Storage & Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate. This service involves the recovery, transportation and temporary storage of Abandoned Vehicles found within the Kent boundary. Abandoned Vehicles are reported by District Councils directly to the Provider. Once collected by the Provider, registered vehicle owners are the contacted by Kent County Council, to ascertain whether they wish to reclaim their vehicle. The provider will be expected to facilitate the collection of reclaimed vehicles from their sites by members of the public. Should the owner not wish to reclaim their vehicle, the Provider will be responsible for disposing of the vehicle. Abandoned Vehicles to be recovered may include Cars and Caravans. Full details of the requirement can be found in Section 1 of the Forms for Completion Document. The contract is anticipated to commence upon 1st September 2017 and will continue for a period of 24 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract on the Kent Business Portal, with an option to extend in two phases; the first for 1 year (12 months) , and then for a further 1 year (12 months), resulting in a potential total contract term of 4 years (48 months). Additional information: All contract values stated relate to the initial contract term of 24 months. All estimated contract values are basedupon indicative vehicle volumes for 2016/17, and are subject to a market price tracking mechanism. Should thepotential extension periods be taken (total potential contract period of 48 months), the estimated contract valuesare as follows: Lot 1: 36000 GBP, Lot 2: 26000 GBP, Lot 3: 22000 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fced9e-7039-4589-b573-aaed4f61a7f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | SALTWOOD C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AMPTHILL METAL COMPANY LIMITED T/A RECLAMET; PICK A PART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2017 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fced9e-7039-4589-b573-aaed4f61a7f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fced9e-7039-4589-b573-aaed4f61a7f6
  8th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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