--- title: "Vehicle Removal and Storage (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-05-12" --- # Vehicle Removal and Storage (PIN) Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2a1cb10-c54a-4dd4-b711-d66c5fee5d05.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is preparing a procurement process for Vehicle Removal and Storage services. The estimated contract value is around £75,000 per year, with the contract expected to be awarded by 27th November 2023 and commencing on 1st April 2024. The procurement method to be used is the open Procedure, with key dates including issuing the contract notice on 31st July 2023 and tender return deadline on 29th September 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for companies experienced in providing vehicle removal and storage services to engage with Portsmouth City Council. Businesses interested in this tender should be prepared to participate in a meeting to discuss procurement details such as contract duration, terms, service levels, and pricing. The council aims to award the contract through a fair and transparent process, providing a potential growth opportunity for suitable contractors. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - will be undertaking a procurement process later in the year to award a term service contract for the removal and storage of vehicles. Prior to undertaking the formal procurement the Council wishes to engage with suitably qualified and experienced operators in order to gain feedback on the draft specification, service levels, terms, contract duration, premises, programme, mobilisation and other factors. The value of the contract is on average ?75,000 per annum but is driven by demand and can fluctuate significantly over time. The Council is envisaging awarding the contract by 27th November 2023 with a contract commencement following on 1st April 2024. The council is considering letting the contract on an initial base term of 5 years with the option to extend by a further 3 years to a maximum total term of 8 years in increments of no less than 1 year and no more than 3 years. In order to award the contract the Council will undertake a procurement process in accordance with the open Procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations (2015). The current draft programme is set out below: o Issue TFS Prior Information Notice (PIN) - 11th May 2023 o Deadline for soft market testing - 7th July 2023 o Issue FTS Contract Notice - 31st July 2023 o Issue Invitation to Tender - 31st July 2023 o Tender return deadline - 29th September 2023 o Notification of award - 13th November 2023 o Completion of standstill - 23rd November 2023 o Contract Execution - 27th November 2023 o Service Commencement - 1st April 2024 In addition to alerting the market to this forthcoming contract opportunity the Council would also like to use the pre-procurement activity to gauge levels of contractor interest, relevant contractor experience and give interested contractors an opportunity to put forward any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the envisaged procurement process, programme, contract dates, scope of contract, form of contract, etc. Whilst not a compulsory requirement for participation in the forthcoming procurement process, the Council would like to invite interested operators to attend a meeting held remotely via Microsoft Teams. Below is a draft Agenda of the items to be discussed at the meeting. o Procurement programme and envisaged process o Contract Duration o Contract Terms o Service Levels o Premises o HGV and non-standard o Mobilisation o Pricing & Payment o Reporting & Information requirements ? Account Management The Council will accommodate a 90 minute meeting per operator, meetings can be scheduled for dates and times convenient to both parties between 15th May - 2nd June and 26th June - 7th July, between 10am and 4pm. The Council request that operators come forward and provide dates and times together with the names and positions of the individuals who would be att... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806dd805-e138-4860-b4f9-9c1b4ff6f8b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118000 - Automobile emergency road services - 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services ## Release History - 12 May 2023 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806dd805-e138-4860-b4f9-9c1b4ff6f8b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/806dd805-e138-4860-b4f9-9c1b4ff6f8b5 12th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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