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Provision of a Managed Service for Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles and Other Items

Scottish Police Authority

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19 Jun 2026 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has initiated an open tender process for a contract titled "Provision of a Managed Service for Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles and Other Items" within the "Vehicle towing-away services" industry category. This service aims to ensure rapid, professional, and secure vehicle recovery and disposal services across Scotland. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 24th July 2026. The contract has an estimated value of £1,050,000 and includes community benefits as part of the requirement, encouraging social value through targeted employment and training initiatives. The procurement process is governed by UK legislation and requires suppliers to meet specific suitability, economic, and technical criteria.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in 24/7 vehicle recovery services. Companies with robust operational capabilities, especially those equipped to handle complex recovery scenarios and possessing a track record of implementing community benefits, are well-suited to compete. By fulfilling criteria like technical quality and competitive pricing, businesses can establish long-term engagements and potentially secure renewals based on performance. Organisations willing to integrate social value offers into their service delivery can differentiate themselves in the bidding process, expanding their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Managed Service for Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles and Other Items

Notice Description

The service required to be undertaken by the Contractor is to ensure that vehicle recovery, storage and disposal is undertaken with speed, dignity, sensitivity and professionalism. The Contractor will provide a 24-hour, 365 days a year (366 in a leap year) 'one call' message switching system and subsequent recovery service. The Contractor will be responsible for providing suitable resources to achieve a fast, efficient recovery from the scene. Police Scotland will pass to the Contractor's Call-Handler the essential details of any incident with location, vehicle(s) involved (including owner details) and the reason for the recovery. The Contractor will provide sufficient Recovery Operators to be able to attend the scene of a recovery anywhere in the Force area normally within 30 minutes in respect of light vehicle recovery and one hour for heavy vehicle recoveries of being notified unless there are exceptional circumstances causing a delay, e.g. severe weather conditions or geographical area. The Contractor shall ensure the appointed Recovery Operators carry out the requirements of the Scheme with due diligence and in a professional and workmanlike manner, carry out recovery and parking, using materials and workmanship which comply with the Contract Standard conditions of approval regulating the Scheme or as subsequently amended by the Police and in accordance with all statutory provisions, including all appropriate Acts of Parliament and Statutory Regulations. An undertaking is required that all vehicles recovered under the terms of the Contract will be contained in a secure compound or storage building at all times unless vehicles are required for examination in which case they will be required to be secured under cover.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Managed Service for Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles and Other Items

Renewal: Renewal prior to end of contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057969-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years and six months from initial award.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Additional Buyers

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

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