How to win: CBC-2105-T-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

About this contract

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair services for its in-house fleet. The requirement is divided into two geographical lots: Lot 1 – North Covering the North area of Central Bedfordshire, including Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford. Lot 2 – South Covering the South area of Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. The fleet currently comprises approximately 45 vehicles across both lots and includes car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts/ramps and agricultural machinery. The contract will include routine servicing, maintenance, MOT preparation and repairs, together with the provision and fitting of tyres and windscreen replacement services where required. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of five years. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Central Bedfordshire Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £258,200, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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