Scope
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 March 2026 to 6 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
- 63712400 - Parking services
- 98351110 - Parking enforcement services
Contract locations
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Essex
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The process will be conducted electronically via the Council's electronic Tender Facility ProContract https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Technical (Quality) evaluations will be conducted, based on the information submitted in writing, as part of this quotation submission.
Commercial (Price) evaluations will be conducted, based on the information submitted, in writing, as part of this quotation submission.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-6566-GZNX
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6FA
United Kingdom
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government