This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 14:42

PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 08:06

Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of a Vehicle Recovery and Roadside Assistance Service." This procurement process, which pertains to the industry category of breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles, seeks to address the needs within the geographical boundaries of Staffordshire, including its motorway network. The procurement method adopted is an open competitive flexible procedure, with an emphasis on technical and social value criteria. Interested providers should note that the final date for tender submission is 3rd July 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 14th January 2027 and extendable up to 13th January 2033.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery and roadside assistance services to expand their portfolio by engaging in a long-term partnership with a public authority. With a focus on quality and technical expertise, companies capable of providing comprehensive recovery solutions for a variety of vehicles, including light and heavy, stolen, or collision-damaged units, will find this contract highly suitable. Furthermore, as the procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure, it allows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to effectively compete and win the contract by demonstrating compliance and quality during the evaluation stages.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Vehicle Recovery and Roadside Assistance Service

Notice Description

Provision of a service for the recovery, removal and storage of light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, and abandoned vehicles (excluding those for which the local council is responsible). This shall include, but is not limited to, broken-down, stolen, or collision-damaged vehicles of all classes, as well as motorcycles that are in breach of traffic regulations or causing obstructions on highways and motorways. The scope of work also includes the removal of burnt-out vehicles, vehicles used in criminal activity, vehicles recovered under the Police Reform Act 2002, and unlicensed or untaxed vehicles within the geographical boundary of Staffordshire, unless expressly stated otherwise. This includes the motorway network within the Staffordshire Police Force area, namely: * M6 (Junction 10a to Junction 16) * M54 (Junction 10a to the West Mercia border) * M6 Toll Road (throughout the Staffordshire Police area) The Contractor may also be required to recover vehicles from additional locations as directed, including Authority premises or areas outside Staffordshire Police jurisdiction. In addition to statutory recovery and removal duties, the Contractor may, upon request, be required to recover vehicles owned by the Authority and by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Planning Information

Request for Information regarding Vehicle Recovery and Roadside assistance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053463-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2027 - 13 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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