Tender

MANAGED VEHICLE RECOVERY SERVICE

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police & North Wales Police is seeking a managed service provider for a 24-hour vehicle recovery service. This procurement, under the industry category of Breakdown and Recovery Services for Motor Vehicles, requires coverage for North Wales, Cumbria, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure, and stakeholders should be aware of the procurement timeline, which includes a tender submission deadline on 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2031.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in managed vehicle recovery services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria emphasising SME preference. Businesses with dedicated personnel and sufficient call-handling infrastructure will find themselves well-positioned for this contract. Given the comprehensive geographic scope across multiple police constabularies and the continuous demand for services, securing this contract could significantly expand a company's market presence and client base within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MANAGED VEHICLE RECOVERY SERVICE

Notice Description

North Wales Police, Cumbria Constabulary, Lancashire Constabulary and Lincolnshire Police require a 24-hour single call out service for vehicle recovery on each and every day of the year. NWP are looking for a managed service provider to deliver the service, and will need to undertake all the call handling ensuring that they are suitably equipped and staffed by personnel preferably dedicated to the operation of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b72796-6a85-4ab2-bed7-f8c36b5f790d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE
Contact Name
Barry Morris
Contact Email
barry.morris@northwales.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1492084247

Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES
Postcode
LL29 8AW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Glyn
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

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