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title: "Fleet Bodyshop Repair Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048af7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HARROW COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-14"
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# Fleet Bodyshop Repair Service

Buyer: HARROW COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048af7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Harrow (Harrow Council) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Fleet Bodyshop Repair Service" under the CPV category of body-repair services for vehicles. This service is intended for its municipal fleet of approximately 300 vehicles. Geographically, the coverage is centred in the Harrow region (UKI74). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement discussions scheduled for September 2024. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by contacting David Hayes, the Procurement Business Partner at Harrow Council. A future notice is expected on 30th September 2024, signaling the commencement of the tender phase.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance to secure a contract with a local authority. Businesses that offer fleet bodyshop repair services, especially those with capabilities in breakdown and recovery services for both motor and commercial vehicles, would be well-suited to compete. The Council is particularly interested in engaging with local SMEs to provide them with practical advice on tendering for local government contracts, breaking down entry barriers, and seeking best practices in the industry. By participating, businesses can gather market intelligence, inform the tender development process, and potentially secure a long-term contract that supports business growth.

## Notice

London Borough of Harrow (the Council) is seeking to appoint supplier/s to undertake provision of a Fleet Bodyshop Repair Service for its fleet of circa 300 vehicles: The main services to be provided are: * Provision of fleet repairs quotations to the Harrow Fleet and Transport Team * Fleet bodyshop repairs to the Councils 300 no. municipal vehicle fleet The Council is seeking to engage with the market to ensure that it's route to market is appropriate and will deliver best possible outcomes to the residents of Harrow.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to engage with the market and would like to invite suitably qualified service providers to participate in discussions which will take place over Microsoft Teams in September 2024 at a time to be agreed. To express interest please email David Hayes, Procurement Business Partner, david.hayes@harrow.gov.uk The objective of discussion is to get a better understanding of the following: * Gather market intelligence on the type, location and capabilities of companies in the market * Seek feedback from companies to inform development of a tender exercise that will be well received by the marketplace maximising participation * Answer questions interested companies may have regarding the required work and the tender process * Provide practical advice to interested companies on local government tendering to support submission of tender * To seek information on best practice in the industry in relation to fleet bodyshop service provision * Breakdown barriers to entry for locally based SME companies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025859-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARROW COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARROW |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA3 3QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Harrow |
| Electoral ward | Greenhill |
| Westminster constituency | Harrow West |
| Delivery location | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles
- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 15:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025859-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harrow.gov.uk

## Provenance

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