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The Provision of Vehicle Disposal Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service recently completed a contracting process for "The Provision of Vehicle Disposal Services," specifically focused on addressing unforeseen circumstances through the implementation of an interim contract. This direct procurement, classified under services, utilised a "Below threshold - without competition" method and was finalised with ASM Auto Recycling Ltd. The contract was awarded on 23rd July 2025 and is set to run until 31st December 2025, with its base in London. Falling under the public sector, this procurement witnessed the execution of auction services as per the main industry category requirements, defined under CPV code 79342400.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle disposal and related services, particularly SMEs like ASM Auto Recycling Ltd, that can efficiently manage auction solutions for public entities. With a total contract value exceeding £5 million, the short-term nature of this contract can serve as a pilot for firms looking to diversify or expand their service offerings within the public procurement domain. Businesses equipped to handle projects under similar procurement methods and with the capability to execute under tight timelines can leverage this contract to establish credibility and enhance their portfolio within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Vehicle Disposal Services

Notice Description

Implementation of an interim contract for Vehicle Disposal due to unforeseen circumstances. Award of contract is for a period of six months until the Authority concludes procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,193,164 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmailbox.-clm@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASM AUTO RECYCLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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