Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP

WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP" has been completed, led by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on the recovery, storage, and possible disposal of vehicles in scenarios such as illegal parking, vehicle breakdowns, or collisions. The process was executed using an open procedure with an above-threshold procurement, covering the geographical scope of Shrewsbury, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Kidderminster, Worcester, Redditch and Bromsgrove, and Great Malvern. The contract was signed on 22 May 2026, and it officially commenced on 1 June 2026, running until 31 May 2029, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The total contract value is £416,868. The organisations involved include Hough Green, Auto Support, and EuroTow, marking the award stage as active, after having progressed successfully through the planning and tender stages.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle recovery, storage, and related services. With large-scale operations being pivotal, businesses like Hough Green, Auto Support, and EuroTow successfully capitalised on this tender, benefiting from service provisions across multiple locations at no initial cost to the authority. Firms with capabilities in handling seized, damaged, or unlawfully parked vehicles, particularly those adept at operating across expansive regions and managing complex logistical demands, are well-suited to such opportunities. The emphasis on open procedures suggests potential competition and accessibility for qualified businesses aiming to expand their service reach in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP

Notice Description

The PCC for West Mercia is looking to appoint providers for their vehicle recovery scheme. Providers being contracted to recover, store and at the Authority's sole discretion , dispose of , illegally, dangerously or obstructively parked, broken down, collision damaged, abandoned and stolen motor vehicles, together with vehicles seized by the Police under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, or Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 152 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, and the Hunting Act 2004 CH 37, usually at no cost to the Authority. Comprising the following Lots: LOT 1: Shrewsbury LOT 2: Herefordshire LOT 3: Telford and Wrekin LOT 4: Kidderminster LOT 5: Worcester LOT 6: Redditch and Bromsgrove LOT 7: Great Malvern

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,868 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£416,868 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AUTO SUPPORT

EUROTOW

HOUGH GREEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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