Planning

Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Services" is currently in the planning stage, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, a public authority within the sub-central government. This tender, initiated as a market engagement exercise, focuses on the engagement milestone, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by 3rd July 2026. Located in Newcastle, Northumbria Police seeks to enhance its vehicle recovery and disposal capabilities within the services industry category. Key dates include a planned notice on 7th September 2026 and the anticipated contract period starting from 2nd November 2026 to 1st November 2030.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those interested in expanding their services to public sector clients. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) considering the explicit suitability condition for such businesses. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business visibility and reputation, providing a pathway for long-term growth by securing significant government contracts. Interested parties should consider participating in the RFI process to demonstrate capability and interest, potentially influencing tender development to align with market capacities.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Services

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are looking to procure a new contract for vehicle recovery and disposal services. To support with the development of the tender documents and ascertain the interest and capability of the market, pre-market engagement is being conducted. Further information regarding the upcoming tender can be found in the request for information document titled Vehicle Recovery Services - RFI. Please contact james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk for a copy of the RFI and ensure a completed version is returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12 noon 03/07/2026.

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052829-2026
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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