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title: "Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery & Detention Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be477336-ab48-4824-abb1-5adfaa41ff06"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2019-06-27"
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# Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery & Detention Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be477336-ab48-4824-abb1-5adfaa41ff06

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery & Detention Services" aimed at providing nationwide recovery and storage services for Heavy Goods Vehicles on behalf of Border Force. This procurement falls under the vehicle towing-away services category (CPV 50118110) and is active as of 27th June 2019. The tender's end date was 29th May 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 15th July 2019, running until 14th July 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £60,000, with a minimum value set at £20,000, covering locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is categorised as 'Other'.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in logistics, transport services, or specialised vehicle recovery operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in heavy goods vehicle logistics and recovery will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business scope. Given the nationwide nature of the services required, companies capable of operating across various geographical areas, especially those familiar with compliance and coordination with governmental procedures, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Nationwide Heavy Goods Vehicle recovery and storage on behalf of Border Force.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504fd3d-482e-47d3-817f-beebf935949e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 14 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT19 4RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Cheriton |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2019 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504fd3d-482e-47d3-817f-beebf935949e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b504fd3d-482e-47d3-817f-beebf935949e
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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