Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs

Vehicles operated by the Constabularies that are owned, loaned, hired or sponsored will through the course of their duties sustain accident damage. An effective accident repair service is required to ensure damaged vehicles are repaired cost effectively, in a timely manner and according to relevant repair guidance. This contract will complement the onsite body shops of some of the forces. Prospective Contractors shall provide a collection, repair and delivery service to Police Forces based in Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk for Marked, Unmarked, and/or Third-Party damaged vehicles requiring bodywork repair. A maximum of 3 suppliers per Lot. A framework will enable requirements as different forces come on board. This will be a staged process with forces coming on accessing the framework when their current contracts come to an end. Estimated going live will be Kent in the first instance, followed by Suffolk and Norfolk in Aug/Sept and Essex in June 2022. Contract outcomes anticipated include; • Max 3 suppliers per lot • Easily accessible further competition for the client to be managed by the following criteria each time. 1)Turnaround Time 2) Proximity to Damaged Vehicle. • Savings initiatives with suppliers throughout life time of contract – e.g. repair instead of replace, cost effective parts