AwardedAwarded 13 May 2026

FEW1614 - Removal of Illegal and Abandoned Vehicles

Leicester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Leicester City Council awarded vehicle and fleet work to Unity Recovery Service Limited on 13 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

The tow-away company operates under the authorisation of the council to manage and enforce parking regulations within the parking regulations. Their primary role is to remove vehicles that are parked in violation of established parking regulations such as those that are dangerously positioned, abandoned, or obstructing traffic flow. The service provided by the towing company include identifying and locating offending vehicles, safely removing them from the specified area and transporting them to a compound. They also maintain proper documentation of each tow including reasons for removal and vehicle details to ensure transparency and accountability. Additionally, the towing company may collaborate with the council to respond to emergency situations and provide timely assistance to maintain public safety on the roads. Overall, their work is vital to upholding the council's parking policies and enhancing the overall accessibility and safety of the community.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Unity Recovery Service Limited (SME)£410,000
Awarded 25 March 2026
13 May 2026 to 31 March 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 036800-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 036809-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 044945-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

231

Awards

113

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

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    Open10 days leftExpress interest3 lots

    £29.9mestimated
  2. Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation Framework

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    Open21 days leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.06bnframework ceiling
  3. Supply of Servicing, Repair, Maintenance and Collection of Vehicles and Equipment for Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service

    Bluelight Commercial LimitedEast MidlandsVehicles and fleet

    Open23 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £10.5mestimated
  4. Vehicle and Plant Accident Repairs

    Bristol City CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestVehicles and fleet

    Open26 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £375kestimated

From notice 036800-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 April 2026, last updated 15 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.