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Contract awardedAbandoned vehicle removal

Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

The service involves identifying, locating, and safely removing vehicles that are dangerously positioned, abandoned, or obstructing traffic flow. The provider is responsible for transporting vehicles to a designated compound and maintaining detailed documentation for each tow to ensure transparency and accountability. The contractor must also collaborate with the council to respond to emergency situations and provide timely assistance to maintain public safety on the roads.

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Awarded value
£410k
As published
Published
22 April 2026
Awarded
15 May 2026
Unity Recovery Services Limited
Contract length
35 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of vehicle recovery, towing, and impoundment services for the enforcement of parking regulations and removal of abandoned vehicles.

  • Identify and locate offending vehicles
  • Safely remove vehicles parked in violation of established parking regulations, including dangerously positioned, abandoned or traffic-obstructing vehicles
  • Transport removed vehicles to a compound

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
35 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
59 months
Contract dates
13 May 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
CPV codes
50118110

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  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Unity Recovery Services Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Leicester City Council

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The supplier

Unity Recovery Services Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/1168834/removal-of-illegal-and-abandoned-vehicles
Buyer reference
FEW1614
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688fc
Last checked
5 November 2026

Leicester City Council. Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles. Contract award, 22 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1168834/removal-of-illegal-and-abandoned-vehicles (accessed 5 November 2026).