---
title: "Vehicle Removal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061018"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Vehicle Removal Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061018

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of comprehensive vehicle removal services, a key component of its parking enforcement and public safety functions. This project, titled "Vehicle Removal Services," falls under the services industry category and is set to be executed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, within the region of UKH31. The procurement is in the 'tender' stage, with an enquiry period closing on 20th February 2026, and the final bid submission deadline set for 27th February 2026. The contract is valued at £20,000, with a potential extension to £24,000, under an open procurement method aimed at concessions below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle towing, parking services, and related areas. Ideal candidates are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of adhering to strict regulatory compliance associated with civil parking enforcement and vehicle management. The contract period spans from 7th March 2026 to 6th March 2028, offering sustained business potential in Essex. Participation is restricted to SMEs and Voluntary and Community Sector Enterprises (VCSEs) within the region, enhancing prospects for local firms aiming to expand within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of a comprehensive vehicle removal service. The service will include vehicle removal, relocation, storage, release and disposal and will support the Council's parking enforcement and public safety functions relating solely to illegally parked, contravening and abandoned vehicles. The Supplier must deliver the Services in full compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, statutory guidance and codes of practice relating to civil parking enforcement, vehicle removal, storage and disposal, including but not limited to the Traffic Management Act 2004, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (England) General Regulations, the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations, and all applicable environmental and waste legislation, as amended from time to time. The Supplier must deliver vehicle removal, relocation, storage, release and disposal services in full compliance with the Council's vehicle removal policy, operational instructions and applicable statutory requirements. Compliance will include adherence to Council direction, issued by authorised officers, on whether a vehicle is to be removed, relocated or left in situ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007275-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
- 63712400 - Parking services
- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007275-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007275-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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