--- title: "PAN3357 - Removal of Vehicles for Parking Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-20" --- # PAN3357 - Removal of Vehicles for Parking Services Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Leicester City Council focuses on the removal of vehicles for parking services, aiming to support its parking enforcement and traffic management objectives within the UKF21 region in Leicester. This tender, PAN3357, originally active with an open procedure, sought a reliable service provider capable of delivering efficient vehicle removal operations aligned with statutory requirements and council policies. While the tender was initially set to conclude on 23 February 2026, it was ultimately cancelled due to limited competition and offers exceeding budget projections. The council prioritised securing high performance, value for money, and operational responsiveness, reflecting its ongoing commitment to maintaining road safety and compliance with parking regulations. Despite the cancellation, the tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle towing-away services under the CPV code 50118110. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of innovation and flexibility in service delivery. Potential bidders would benefit from demonstrating competitive pricing and quality, emphasising adaptability in response to the evolving transport and parking strategies of Leicester City. This procurement underscores the importance of fostering business growth by enhancing current service provisions and compliance measures, creating opportunities to strengthen enterprises through public sector contracts. The council anticipates a future reopening of the procurement process, allowing businesses to reassess and prepare accordingly. ## Notice Leicester City Council currently operates under an existing tow-away contract to support its parking enforcement and traffic management objectives. This service plays a critical role in maintaining road safety, minimising obstructions, and ensuring compliance with parking regulations across the city. As the current contract approaches its end, the authority is seeking to go out to tender for a new tow-away contract. The aim is to secure a reliable and efficient service provider capable of delivering vehicle removal operations in line with statutory requirements and Council policies. The new contract will focus on ensuring high performance, value for money, and responsiveness to the city's operational needs, including the potential for flexibility in service delivery as the city's transport and parking strategies evolve. This procurement presents an opportunity to review and enhance current service provisions, explore innovation in delivery, and strengthen compliance and enforcement measures across Leicester. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions, depending on performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025841-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2031-01-06 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £410,000 | | Lots value | £410,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF21 Leicester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 14:41 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025841-2026 - 27 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007043-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025841-2026 20th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007043-2026 27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7b818dbf-8ef0-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 'PAN3357' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Tenderers should also be aware that they will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Tenderers, the Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Tenderers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on, or copy and paste, the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers. ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060f8b. 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