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title: "MANAGED VEHICLE RECOVERY SERVICE"
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buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# MANAGED VEHICLE RECOVERY SERVICE

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-444a79af-d668-40eb-b5a7-ffe88fdc6003

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police & North Wales Police is seeking a managed service provider for a 24-hour vehicle recovery service. This procurement, under the industry category of Breakdown and Recovery Services for Motor Vehicles, requires coverage for North Wales, Cumbria, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure, and stakeholders should be aware of the procurement timeline, which includes a tender submission deadline on 27th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2031.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in managed vehicle recovery services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria emphasising SME preference. Businesses with dedicated personnel and sufficient call-handling infrastructure will find themselves well-positioned for this contract. Given the comprehensive geographic scope across multiple police constabularies and the continuous demand for services, securing this contract could significantly expand a company's market presence and client base within the UK.

## Notice

North Wales Police, Cumbria Constabulary, Lancashire Constabulary and Lincolnshire Police require a 24-hour single call out service for vehicle recovery on each and every day of the year. NWP are looking for a managed service provider to deliver the service, and will need to undertake all the call handling ensuring that they are suitably equipped and staffed by personnel preferably dedicated to the operation of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b72796-6a85-4ab2-bed7-f8c36b5f790d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTH WALES POLICE & NORTH WALES POLICE |
| Locality | COLWYN BAY, NORTH WALES |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL29 8AW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Conwy |
| Electoral ward | Glyn |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b72796-6a85-4ab2-bed7-f8c36b5f790d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b72796-6a85-4ab2-bed7-f8c36b5f790d
  30th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101916&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33183
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.north-wales.police.uk

## Provenance

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