Planning

Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Managed Service

CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall is planning a tender process for a Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Managed Service, focused on providing breakdown and recovery services for various types of vehicles including cars, motorcycles, buses, and commercial vehicles. The initiative is in the planning stage with a projected future notice date of 1 May 2025. The service will manage the removal of vehicles from the roadside and involves the provision of a call handling centre, management of Vehicle Recovery Operators, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation. The procurement is valued at approximately £250,000 and will take place in the UK region of UKK. Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to engage the commercial supply base through pre-market engagement to better understand existing market offerings.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle recovery and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in call handling, vehicle towing, and managing recovery operations may find this tender particularly relevant. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering efficient and compliant vehicle recovery services, and those capable of offering a managed dispatch system involving interaction with law enforcement agencies, stand to benefit considerably from this procurement process. The initiative aligns with public safety objectives, creating a stable demand for reliable service providers in the region.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Managed Service

Notice Description

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial supply base for Vehicle Recovery Management Service which will offer a one call service to manage the removal of vehicles from the roadside when an officer requires it. Such a service encompasses the provision of a call handling centre and the management of the Vehicle Recovery Operators including adherence to policies, Health & Safety legislation etc and the liaison between the Forces and Recovery Operators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting pre-market engagement to understand the commercial supply base for Vehicle Recovery Management Service which will offer a one call service to manage the removal of vehicles from the roadside when an officer requires it. Such a service encompasses the provision of a call handling centre and the management of the Vehicle Recovery Operators including adherence to policies, Health & Safety legislation etc and the liaison between the Forces and Recovery Operators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005758-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL
Contact Name
Sarah Keeping
Contact Email
sarah.keeping@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7525246879

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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