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title: "PAN3580 - Provision of Vehicle Recovery Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b971"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# PAN3580 - Provision of Vehicle Recovery Service

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b971

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled "PAN3580 - Provision of Vehicle Recovery Service". This project is aimed at securing a provider for a 24/7 vehicle breakdown and recovery service for various types of council-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. The geographical focus for service delivery is primarily within the Leicester area, with potential for operations further afield if required. The procurement falls under the services category and targets the UK region administrative area UKF21. As per the latest milestone, a Pre-Market Engagement is scheduled, with a due date of 30th June 2026. The anticipated start date for the contract is 21st September 2026, and it may last up to three years, including an extension option.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialize in vehicle recovery services and can provide swift and reliable breakdown support. Companies, particularly SMEs, with experience in managing large-scale vehicle fleets and a capacity for 24/7 operations would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the pre-engagement phase, allowing potential service providers to offer input and express interest. Engaging early in this process could position businesses advantageously for when the full tender is released later in the year. The contract value is estimated at £150,000 excluding VAT, suggesting an appealing growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Leicester City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Service Provider to deliver a 24/7 vehicle breakdown and recovery service for Council-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. The service will cover a wide range of vehicle types and include prompt response and recovery across the Leicester area and, where required, further afield.

### Planning Information

Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding this project. This project would be for vehicle recovery service for Council-owned, leased, and hired vehicles. The service will cover a wide range of vehicle types and include prompt response and recovery across the Leicester area and, where required, further afield.
The proposed contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year.
At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION.
Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VtifGpEMAi

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF21 Leicester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
- 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058210-2026
  19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/VtifGpEMAi
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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