This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2022 at 16:51

Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking contractors for the "SPA Breakdown Roadside Assistance Service" to support its fleet of approximately 3,300 vehicles, primarily in Scotland, with potential coverage across the entire United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 24th March 2022, amounting to £1,738,456. The procurement process utilised is an open procedure, and conditions under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 apply, including requirements around employment status, living wage compliance, equality, and subcontractor information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive services, particularly those capable of providing breakdown assistance and recovery services for various types of vehicles. Companies that meet the necessary insurance requirements and have experience in handling similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the focus on community benefits within the tender suggests that contractors who can demonstrate social value through targeted recruitment and apprenticeships may have an advantage in their bids.

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Notice Title

SPA BREAKDOWN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE

Notice Description

Police Scotland's Fleet Department operates a fleet of approximately 3,300 vehicles across the country. These vehicles are supported through both internal and external contractor maintenance facilities. The Contractor is required to supply a breakdown roadside assistance, repair and recovery for all vehicles owned or operated by the Authority during the period of the Contract together with call handling, deployment, contract management, insurance cover and other necessary facilities all in accordance with the Specification and all to the complete satisfaction of the Chief Constable. The vehicles will be categorised into groups consisting of: motorcycles, cars and vans up to 3,500kg; and vehicles over 3,500kg. The current approximate number of vehicles operated by Police Scotland is as follows: - Motorcycles, cars and vans under 3,500kg - 3,200 - Vehicles over 3,500kg - 113 The Service will be delivered primarily and predominantly in Scotland however further assistance across all areas of the United Kingdom may be required, including all islands within the United Kingdom. The successful contractor must be able to cover across all areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor is required to supply a breakdown roadside assistance, repair and recovery for all vehicles owned or operated by the Authority during the period of the Contract together with call handling, deployment, contract management, insurance cover and other necessary facilities all in accordance with the Specification.

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be two (2) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further one period of up to twenty four (24) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0300e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008060-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118000 - Automobile emergency road services

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,738,456 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Automobile Association Developments Limited

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