--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council - Vehicle removal service for persistent offenders" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-08" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council - Vehicle removal service for persistent offenders Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6595eda-e561-4a03-ad0d-7970bc0e3d84.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking bids for a contract titled "Vehicle removal service for persistent offenders." This opportunity falls under the industry category of vehicle towing-away services and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and will remain open until the deadline of 23 November 2018. The contract is expected to begin on 2 January 2019 and conclude on 31 December 2021. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of interested parties to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle towing and related services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies that can ensure compliance with the specified requirements, such as offering accessible payment options and timely service, will likely find this contract advantageous for growth and increased visibility in the public sector market. ## Notice Remove vehicles identified by Cambridgeshire County Council Parking Services for vehicles with 3 or more outstanding Penalty Charge Notices, in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 Other information Ensure the Pound is open during business hours (which shall be, for the avoidance of doubt 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday but excluding Bank Holidays) to members of the public for payments and for collection of the relevant vehicle; Make payment facilities available for vehicle owners at the Pound including payment by credit card, debit card and cash; Record the condition of the vehicle prior to removal, on arrival at the Pound and before vehicle is released from the Pound; Provide to the motorist upon release of the vehicle, documents supplied by the Council informing the motorist of their right to appeal; Upon the authorisation of an appointed Council officer, halt the removal process, or release a vehicle identified for removal, as soon as is reasonably possible whether payment has or has not been received; Inform the Council immediately of any factors that may affect the service provided and which may delay the vehicle being returned to the owner within 1 hour after payment has been received; Investigate and provide a final written report to the Council (which may include a payment for any justified compensation claim) upon receiving a claim or complaint regarding the Contractor's practices; Provide a copy of any report produced under this Contract to the Council; and, Collect Penalty Charge Notices on behalf of the Council from vehicle owners, and then forward all monies in respect of the same to the Council in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 1. Charge the vehicle owner the correct fees in respect of its Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf803be0-54f2-42ea-91ca-573caf1a107a | | 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 | 8 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2018 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf803be0-54f2-42ea-91ca-573caf1a107a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf803be0-54f2-42ea-91ca-573caf1a107a 8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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