---
title: "Secondary Body Shop Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d8d5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-31"
---

# Secondary Body Shop Provider

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8d5

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has undertaken a direct procurement process for a 2-year contract titled "Secondary Body Shop Provider," aimed at securing overflow repair services for the Government Car Service. The procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting vehicle and equipment repair services. Situated in London, this procurement commenced with a tender stage, ultimately resulting in an award. The contract was signed on 20th July 2026 and became active on 31st July 2026, with a potential extension until 2029, contingent on budget approval. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, and without competition, suiting the Cabinet Office’s requirement for a secondary supplier without an open tendering process.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle repair and maintenance services, particularly those operating at a small to medium enterprise (SME) scale, to engage with government workstreams. Organisations that offer automotive bodywork and related services would find it advantageous to compete for similar future contracts with the Cabinet Office or other governmental bodies. The current supplier, KENT AUTO CENTRE LTD, illustrates how SMEs can penetrate public sector markets and potentially expand their business operations through such government contracts.

## Notice

A 2-year secondary accident and bodywork repair contract for the Government Car Service to secure essential overflow coverage when the primary provider is at capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT AUTO CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072718-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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