Award of Corporate Vehicle Body Repair Framework to Colortec Bodyworks, Ellfords, and Look Smart
Dorset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Corporate Vehicle Body Repair Framework to Colortec Bodyworks, Ellfords, and Look Smart
Awarded 03 Feb 2018
Awarded03 Feb 2018
Value£1,000,000.00
AgencyDorset County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 6y 9mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 3 Feb 2018Expired 2 Feb 2020
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Dorset County Council awarded a contract to Colortec Bodyworks Ltd, Ellfords, and Look Smart for a corporate vehicle body repair framework, including optional insurance repairs for corporate and third-party vehicles.
The framework established a repair network across Dorset to ensure timely, health-and-safety-compliant repairs while minimizing repair, transportation, and waste costs.
The contract value was £1,000,000.
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