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PAN3357 - Removal of Vehicles for Parking Services

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Leicester City Council

LOCATION

Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

£492,000

DEADLINE

February 23, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

50118110

REFERENCE

007043-2026

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

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.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • (None explicitly stated in the provided summaries.)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a reliable and efficient service provider.
  • Be capable of delivering vehicle removal operations.
  • Be capable of delivering services in line with statutory requirements and Council policies.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Deliver vehicle removal operations to support parking enforcement and traffic management objectives.
  • Maintain road safety, minimise obstructions, and ensure compliance with parking regulations across Leicester.
  • Operate in line with statutory requirements and Council policies.
  • Ensure high performance, value for money, and responsiveness to the city’s operational needs.
  • Demonstrate potential for flexibility in service delivery to adapt to evolving transport and parking strategies.
  • Be open to exploring innovation in service delivery.
  • Be capable of strengthening compliance and enforcement measures across Leicester.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • (None explicitly stated for bidders in the provided summaries.)
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Register and log in to the EastMidsTenders (ProContract) portal to access the 'PAN3357' tender opportunity.
  • Submit bids by the deadline of 2026-02-23T12:00:00+00:00.

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Lot L-1
Administrative DocumentsL-1.html
Summary:
This document provides instructions for tenderers on how to register, log in, and access the 'PAN3357' tender opportunity on the EastMidsTenders (ProContract) portal, including information on user accounts and the platform's cookie policy.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007043-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS Record provides the official structured data for Leicester City Council's tender for a new tow-away contract, detailing the buyer, contact information, and the tender's initiation.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007043-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Leicester City Council is seeking a reliable and efficient service provider for a new tow-away contract to support parking enforcement and traffic management, focusing on high performance, value for money, and responsiveness.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents007043-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Leicester City Council is seeking bids for a new tow-away contract worth an estimated £410,000 (ex VAT) to provide vehicle removal services for parking enforcement and traffic management from April 2026, with submissions due by 23 February 2026.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007043-2026.html
Summary:
Leicester City Council is seeking a reliable and efficient service provider for a new tow-away contract for parking enforcement and traffic management, with an estimated value of £410,000 over 3-5 years, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

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70
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear service description and utilizes an e-procurement portal, but critically lacks explicit evaluation criteria and detailed financial requirements, impacting clarity and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and the submission period is reasonable. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria in the provided summary is a significant transparency concern, which is a key aspect of legal compliance.

No evaluation criteria explicitly stated in the provided summary.
Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed in AI summary.
Clarity60/100

The service description is clear and understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the high-level nature of technical and eligibility requirements significantly reduce overall clarity for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified.
AI-extracted requirements lack specific metrics or detailed performance conditions.
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location are well-defined, and documents are attached. Nevertheless, the tender is incomplete due to the explicit lack of evaluation criteria and detailed financial requirements for bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified.
Financial requirements for bidders are not explicitly stated in the provided summaries.
Fairness65/100

The tender's value is disclosed, requirements appear generic, and the use of an e-procurement portal supports equal access. However, the fundamental absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely compromises the objectivity and transparency essential for a fair procurement process.

No evaluation criteria specified, which impacts objectivity and transparency.
Practicality75/100

The tender supports electronic submission via the EastMidsTenders portal, and key dates (contract start, duration) and financing information are available. A direct document URL is not provided, requiring portal login, which slightly reduces immediate accessibility.

No direct document URL provided (requires portal login).
Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions, with dates appearing logical. A minor inconsistency exists between the estimated value stated in EUR and GBP in different sections (£410,000 vs €492,000).

Minor inconsistency in estimated value (EUR vs. GBP).
Sustainability50/100

The tender description mentions exploring innovation in service delivery, which is a positive aspect. However, it explicitly lacks specific green procurement or social criteria, indicating a limited focus on broader sustainability objectives.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit social criteria.

Strengths

Clear description of the required service.
Comprehensive basic information (title, reference, organization, value, duration, CPV).
Utilizes an e-procurement portal for access and submission.
Explicit mention of exploring innovation in service delivery.
No reported disputes or suspensions.

Concerns

Critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria.
Lack of detailed financial requirements for bidders.
Limited focus on green or social sustainability aspects.
Inconsistency in estimated value (EUR vs. GBP).
Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed in AI summary.

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Provide comprehensive financial requirements and explicitly state mandatory exclusion grounds for bidders.
3. Integrate specific green and social procurement clauses to enhance the tender's sustainability profile.

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