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Accident Bodyshop repairs

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 02:42.

Opportunity overview

This Tender has been issued by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire who are seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Accident Bodyshop Repairs. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click ‘Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Classification

  • CPV50111000 — Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Norfolk£1m
  • Lot 2 - Suffolk£1m
  • Lot 3 - Kent£2.5m
  • Lot 4 - Essex£1.5m
  • Lot 5 - Hertfordshire£3m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C20601
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
17 Aug 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Aug 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
14 Sept 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Sept 2031, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Norfolk
Description
For the provision of service for Norfolk
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Social Value Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
The tenderer must hold a current BS 10125 accreditation (or successor standard) issued by an United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited certification body. Accreditation must be in scope for vehicle damage repair and must be valid at the date of tender submission and maintained throughout the contract term. The tenderer must be able to demonstrate that technicians employed or engaged in the delivery of this contract hold current qualifications at a level equivalent to or above IMI Level 3 or ATA accreditation in the relevant discipline(s). Tenderers who hold an equivalent qualification from another recognised awarding body are permitted to demonstrate equivalence by providing supporting evidence of the qualification standard, awarding body, and scope.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12 month extensions
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Suffolk
Description
For the provision of service for Suffolk
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Social Value Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
The tenderer must hold a current BS 10125 accreditation (or successor standard) issued by an United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited certification body. Accreditation must be in scope for vehicle damage repair and must be valid at the date of tender submission and maintained throughout the contract term. The tenderer must be able to demonstrate that technicians employed or engaged in the delivery of this contract hold current qualifications at a level equivalent to or above IMI Level 3 or ATA accreditation in the relevant discipline(s). Tenderers who hold an equivalent qualification from another recognised awarding body are permitted to demonstrate equivalence by providing supporting evidence of the qualification standard, awarding body, and scope.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12 month extensions
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Kent
Description
For the provision of service for Kent
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,000,000
Amount
2,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Social Value Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
The tenderer must hold a current BS 10125 accreditation (or successor standard) issued by an United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited certification body. Accreditation must be in scope for vehicle damage repair and must be valid at the date of tender submission and maintained throughout the contract term. The tenderer must be able to demonstrate that technicians employed or engaged in the delivery of this contract hold current qualifications at a level equivalent to or above IMI Level 3 or ATA accreditation in the relevant discipline(s). Tenderers who hold an equivalent qualification from another recognised awarding body are permitted to demonstrate equivalence by providing supporting evidence of the qualification standard, awarding body, and scope.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12 month extensions
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - Essex
Description
For the provision of service for Essex
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Social Value Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
The tenderer must hold a current BS 10125 accreditation (or successor standard) issued by an United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited certification body. Accreditation must be in scope for vehicle damage repair and must be valid at the date of tender submission and maintained throughout the contract term. The tenderer must be able to demonstrate that technicians employed or engaged in the delivery of this contract hold current qualifications at a level equivalent to or above IMI Level 3 or ATA accreditation in the relevant discipline(s). Tenderers who hold an equivalent qualification from another recognised awarding body are permitted to demonstrate equivalence by providing supporting evidence of the qualification standard, awarding body, and scope.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12 month extensions
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 - Hertfordshire
Description
For the provision of service for Hertfordshire
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,600,000
Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
price
Name
Social Value Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
The tenderer must hold a current BS 10125 accreditation (or successor standard) issued by an United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited certification body. Accreditation must be in scope for vehicle damage repair and must be valid at the date of tender submission and maintained throughout the contract term. The tenderer must be able to demonstrate that technicians employed or engaged in the delivery of this contract hold current qualifications at a level equivalent to or above IMI Level 3 or ATA accreditation in the relevant discipline(s). Tenderers who hold an equivalent qualification from another recognised awarding body are permitted to demonstrate equivalence by providing supporting evidence of the qualification standard, awarding body, and scope.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Sept 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x optional 12 month extensions

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50111000
Description
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50111000
Description
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH1
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50111000
Description
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50111000
Description
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50111000
Description
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
065558-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
13 Jul 2026, 12:10
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex
Id
GB-PPON-PPBL-4276-QHPM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPBL-4276-QHPM

Address

Street Address
Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall
Locality
Witham
Postal Code
CM8 3HB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH34

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
Id
GB-PPON-PLZD-7548-CLJY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLZD-7548-CLJY

Address

Street Address
Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road
Locality
Maidstone
Postal Code
ME15 9BZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ45

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 3
Name
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk
Id
GB-PPON-PGQM-8624-MNJX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGQM-8624-MNJX

Address

Street Address
Jubilee House, Falconers Chase
Locality
Wymondham
Postal Code
NR18 0WW
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH17

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 4
Name
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Id
GB-PPON-PDLT-3241-XVCD

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDLT-3241-XVCD

Address

Street Address
Police Headquarters, Portal Avenue, Martlesham Heath
Locality
Ipswich
Postal Code
IP5 3QS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH14

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 5
Name
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
Id
GB-PPON-PPMD-2748-DXXY

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PPMD-2748-DXXY

Address

Street Address
Harpenden Police Station, 13 Vaughan Road
Locality
Harpenden
Postal Code
AL5 4GZ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH23

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Witham · UKH34 · CM8 3HB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH1 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH23 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH3 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ4 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 065558-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·