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BREAKDOWN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:14

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority recently awarded a contract for the provision of a breakdown roadside assistance service. The contract falls under the services category, specifically dealing with breakdown and recovery services for cars. It encompasses locations within the UKM region, serving entities such as the Scottish Police Authority, Scottish Ambulance Service, and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. This contract was signed with The AA on 16th March 2026, following an open procurement procedure. The procurement process culminated in an award, which was activated immediately upon signing, valued at £1,800,000. Initially initiated as a tender, this contract highlights a robust framework agreement, allowing relevant bodies to call off the services as needed. The procurement method employed was straightforward and transparent, providing a clear opportunity for engagement with the indicated suppliers.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the automotive services industry, particularly those offering breakdown and recovery services. The successful awardee, The AA, exemplifies the calibre of large businesses capable of delivering quality and cost-effective solutions within the frameworks defined by Scottish public entities. Companies specialising in roadside assistance, especially those with a proven track record of managing service agreements with public bodies, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With quality and price as key evaluation criteria, firms that can provide competitive pricing and high service standards will find ample opportunity for growth and collaboration through engaging with such public sector procurement processes. Businesses that offer electronic submission capabilities, as outlined in the contract terms, are particularly suited for this type of tender.

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Notice Title

BREAKDOWN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE

Notice Description

Breakdown and Recovery of vehicles Framework. Scottish Fire and Rescue and Scottish Ambulance will be able to call off this framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework for the breakdown and roadside recovery for vehicles for Scottish Police Authority, Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Renewal: The contract can be extended for an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023627-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
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

THE AA

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