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title: "Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs"
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# Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c9b0ff3-8917-4a7f-b477-9afc61e2feeb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs" contract is managed by 7 Forces Commercial Services and focuses on the provision of an effective accident repair service for police vehicles in the East of England, specifically in Kent, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. This tender is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 16th September 2021, with a contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The total contract value amounts to £12 million, with an initial estimated value of £2.1 million for the award. Suppliers will be expected to provide timely and cost-effective repair services, with the potential for framework access as various police forces transition from existing contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of supporting police operations. Companies that can provide a comprehensive range of bodywork repair services, alongside innovative savings initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, as there is an emphasis on maximising supplier engagement through a framework that allows for competition based on turnaround time and proximity to damaged vehicles.

## Notice

Vehicles operated by the Constabularies that are owned, loaned, hired or sponsored will through the course of their duties sustain accident damage. An effective accident repair service is required to ensure damaged vehicles are repaired cost effectively, in a timely manner and according to relevant repair guidance. This contract will complement the onsite body shops of some of the forces. Prospective Contractors shall provide a collection, repair and delivery service to Police Forces based in Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk for Marked, Unmarked, and/or Third-Party damaged vehicles requiring bodywork repair. A maximum of 3 suppliers per County. A framework will enable requirements as different forces come on board. This will be a staged process with forces coming on accessing the framework when their current contracts come to an end. Estimated going live will be Kent in the first instance, followed by Suffolk and Norfolk in Aug/Sept and Essex in June 2022. Contract outcomes anticipated include; * Max 3 suppliers per lot * Easily accessible further competition for the client to be managed by the following criteria each time. 1)Turnaround Time 2) Proximity to Damaged Vehicle. * Savings initiatives with suppliers throughout life time of contract - e.g. repair instead of replace, cost effective parts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa650d36-ecc9-4fe4-88f8-b94c75817a40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| 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 | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BARRETTS OF CANTERBURY; FMG SERVICES; MONARCH AUTOMOTIVE ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE; TOOMEY MOTOR GROUP; TOTAL MOTOR CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines
- 34311100 - Internal-combustion engines for motor vehicles and motorcycles
- 34312300 - Vehicle radiators
- 34328000 - Test benches, vehicle conversion kits and seat belts
- 34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles
- 50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts
- 50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes
- 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
- 50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa650d36-ecc9-4fe4-88f8-b94c75817a40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa650d36-ecc9-4fe4-88f8-b94c75817a40
  25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38158&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

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