--- title: "Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCES PROCUREMENT" published: "2021-06-21" --- # Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e646e96-c78e-4c18-8b6c-fdeff5a71722.json) ## Summary The open tender titled "Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs" is initiated by 7 Forces Procurement, aiming to provide effective accident repair services for vehicles owned or operated by Police Forces in the East of England, specifically in Kent, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date of 14th July 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2025, with an estimated total value of £12 million, covering a range of services under the classification for vehicle repairs and maintenance. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle repair services, particularly those that can offer cost-effective and timely repairs for police vehicles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the possibility of being one of the three suppliers selected per county. The framework allows for flexibility as additional forces may access the services as their current contracts expire, creating further opportunities for sustained business growth in the region. ## 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/c4dd5a4b-ef16-46e0-a593-e2788e51f262 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | 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 | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT | | 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 | ## 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 - 21 Jun 2021 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dd5a4b-ef16-46e0-a593-e2788e51f262 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4dd5a4b-ef16-46e0-a593-e2788e51f262 21st June 2021 - Opportunity 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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