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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£9,000,000Add to pipeline

Accident Bodyshop repairs

Awarded to BRADSHAWS (BODY REPAIRS) LIMITED, FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED, MALDON ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITED +3 more

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk(buyer)

Published
Published 13 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 August 2026
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Overview

Five police and crime commissioners (Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent, and Hertfordshire) are seeking a contract for the provision of accident bodyshop repairs services, with an estimated value of £9 million. Interested suppliers must register on the seven-force supplier portal, review the tender documentation, and submit their proposal by 17 August 2026.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Norfolk

    £1,159,776Won by FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

  • Lot 2 - Suffolk

    £1,159,776Won by FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

  • Lot 3 - Kent

    £2,977,044Won by SUMMERS MOTORS LIMITEDWon by SPECTRUM VEHICLE REPAIRERS BODYSHOP GROUP LIMITED

  • Lot 4 - Essex

    £1,740,000Won by MALDON ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITEDWon by SUMMERS MOTORS LIMITED

  • Lot 5 - Hertfordshire

    £4,377,809Won by BRADSHAWS (BODY REPAIRS) LIMITEDWon by V W PANELS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£9,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 July 2026
Questions by
7 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£11,414,405
Award date
5 November 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 30 September 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
30 November 2031
Against estimate
27% above
Bids received
3
Winners
  • BRADSHAWS (BODY REPAIRS) LIMITED
  • FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED
  • MALDON ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LIMITED
  • SPECTRUM VEHICLE REPAIRERS BODYSHOP GROUP LIMITED
  • SUMMERS MOTORS LIMITED
  • V W PANELS LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 September 2029, or 30 November 2031 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Repair and maintenance services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 17% received only one.

Who bid

  • BRADSHAWS (BODY REPAIRS) LIMITEDWinner
  • V W PANELS LIMITEDWinner

How bids were scored

Price 35% · Quality 65%

  • Price30%
  • Quality60%
  • Social Value Price5%
  • Social Value Quality5%

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Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£103,014

Median of 7,858 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 110.8× the median.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk in the last 12 months

25

contracts awarded, worth £464,594,234 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    9 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    13 July 2026

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