Award

Vehicle Roadside Recovery and Repair Services

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 16:02

Award

05 Sep 2025 at 16:34

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has successfully concluded a public procurement process to award a contract for roadside recovery and repair services. The procurement, executed via an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, is complete, resulting in a contract signed on 9th October 2025. This contract, valued at £3,311,233.10, is vital for maintaining the fleet's operational status across the South West region, with services required at locations in Exeter and the surrounding areas. The procurement's primary focus is on breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles, classified under the CPV code 50118200.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality breakdown and recovery services, especially firms with experience in managing diverse vehicle types such as ambulances, passenger cars, and commercial units. The contract was awarded to FIELD SERVICES, an SME based in Ivybridge, showcasing a commercial edge with a blend of social value and quality criteria that were pivotal in the selection process. Companies in the automotive service industry, particularly those offering timely roadside assistance, and small-to-medium enterprises with a local footprint, are well-suited for such tenders, as they can enhance their business growth and reputation within the NHS and beyond.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Roadside Recovery and Repair Services

Notice Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has entered into a contract for the provision of roadside recovery and repair services for its fleet of vehicles across the Trust. This follows the successful completion of an Open Procedure competitive tender conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.<br/>The appointed provider will deliver timely and effective roadside assistance, including both recovery and repair services, for a range of vehicles including passenger cars, ambulances, and commercial units. The service is designed to ensure rapid response to incidents and uphold high standards of service delivery, supporting the operational readiness and reliability of the Trust's fleet.<br/>This contract is critical to maintaining uninterrupted, high-quality care for the communities served by SWASFT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open Procedure Competitive Tender was completed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Options: Option to extend by up to a further two years.

Renewal: The option to extend by up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078221-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,833,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,833,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,311,233 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lewis Wells
Contact Email
lewis.wells@swast.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD SERVICES

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