Planning

Vehicle Recovery and Roadside Assistance

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 08:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 16:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Vehicle Recovery and Roadside Assistance." This process falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles. The procurement is geographically located in the United Kingdom, with the main operations centred around Staffordshire. Key dates include an initial Request for Information (RFI) due by 17th March 2026, followed by a supplier engagement session scheduled on 17th April 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. This engagement is an integral part of the Competitive Flexible Procedure approach adopted for this tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle recovery and roadside assistance services, with a particular emphasis on those capable of offering comprehensive solutions within the UK. The process is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria outlined, and the planned contract period spans from 12th January 2027 to 11th January 2031, with potential renewal options extending up to 2033. Participation in this tender not only offers substantial growth potential for businesses in this sector but also allows companies to engage with a key public authority, fostering long-term collaborations and enhancing their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Recovery and Roadside Assistance

Notice Description

Request for Information regarding Vehicle Recovery and Roadside assistance Full details about this pre-market engagement can be accessed at https://portal.proquro.co.uk/Suppliers/Tenders/Details?id=1047

Planning Information

Request for Information regarding Vehicle Recovery and Roadside assistance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033045-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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