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The supply of Vehicle Breakdown & Recovery Services

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The supply of Vehicle Breakdown & Recovery Services" was organised by the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the delivery of breakdown and recovery services for both cars and buses in the UK. The procurement, initiated as an open procedure, falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 50118100. The award stage of the process concluded with the contract being signed on 1st December 2025 with RS Recovery as the supplier, following the completion of the award process. The procurement was aligned with the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024, and the awarded contract carries a value of £270,000. Although one of the lots was cancelled, the rest of the tender successfully progressed to the award stage with all bids submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle recovery industry to expand their operations, particularly those with a focus on service reliability and sustainability. The inclusion of award criteria prioritising technical expertise and social value opens avenues for companies excelling in these areas to stand out. Business entities that specialise in providing responsive and high-quality breakdown services for vehicles, particularly in managing operations within the UK, would find this procurement opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. Additionally, the open procurement method ensures a competitive yet comprehensive tender process, allowing a diverse range of service providers, especially SMEs, to participate and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

The supply of Vehicle Breakdown & Recovery Services

Notice Description

Vehicle Recovery for West Midlands Ambulance Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vehicle Breakdown Services for West Midlands Ambulance Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081313-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 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
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Leigh-Ann Bullock
Contact Email
leigh-ann.bullock@wmas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7824302752

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS RECOVERY

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