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title: "FEW1614 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# FEW1614 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688fc

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has recently completed a contract concerning the removal of illegal and abandoned vehicles, with a direct award made to Unity Recovery Service Limited. The procurement falls under the services category within the vehicle towing-away services industry and covers the UKF21 region in the United Kingdom. The contract, identified by "FEW1614", was signed on 13th May 2026, and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Key procurement decisions, including a direct award, were influenced by limited competition and budgetary constraints as outlined in PAN3357, while the process was conducted under the UKPGA legal framework. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award phase, indicating active contract operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for vehicle recovery services, especially those specialising in compliance with local government mandates. Businesses in the SME category, similar to Unity Recovery Service Limited, are particularly well-suited to such contracts as they offer agility and local knowledge, both of which Leicester City Council sees as vital for ensuring policy compliance and public safety. Additionally, with ongoing responsibility for responding to emergency situations and maintaining road safety, businesses with strong operational capabilities and community engagement strategies could greatly benefit from participating in future tenders from this council, positioning themselves to support municipal infrastructure needs while expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

The tow-away company operates under the authorisation of the council to manage and enforce parking regulations within the parking regulations. Their primary role is to remove vehicles that are parked in violation of established parking regulations such as those that are dangerously positioned, abandoned, or obstructing traffic flow. The service provided by the towing company include identifying and locating offending vehicles, safely removing them from the specified area and transporting them to a compound. They also maintain proper documentation of each tow including reasons for removal and vehicle details to ensure transparency and accountability. Additionally, the towing company may collaborate with the council to respond to emergency situations and provide timely assistance to maintain public safety on the roads. Overall, their work is vital to upholding the council's parking policies and enhancing the overall accessibility and safety of the community.

### Procurement Information

Under PAN3357 - we received limited competition as part of this tender process and the offer(s) received were in excess of the Council's projected budget. We took decision to not continue with the process and a direct award is being made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044945-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,000 |
| Contracts value | £410,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITY RECOVERY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044945-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036809-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036800-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044945-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036809-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036800-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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