Planning

Vehicle Recovery and Roadside Assistance

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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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 for vehicle recovery and roadside assistance services. This tender falls under the industry category of breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles. Located in Staffordshire, the procurement process aims to engage with businesses in the region, and interested parties must submit information for consideration by 17 March 2026. The procurement process is classified as a public authority and follows UK legislation 2023/54. Stakeholders can find further details through the pre-market engagement notice available on Find a Tender.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial chance for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in motor vehicle recovery services. As the project is above the threshold, it is suited to businesses that can deliver high-quality roadside assistance services throughout the UK. The contract period spans four years from January 2027, with potential renewals extending up to January 2033. This affords extended opportunities for companies capable of providing reliable service to local authorities and sub-central government departments.

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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/018638-2026
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 20262 days to go
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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