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title: "SPA BREAKDOWN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0300e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-03-24"
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# SPA BREAKDOWN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICE

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0300e3

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is seeking contractors for the "SPA Breakdown Roadside Assistance Service" to support its fleet of approximately 3,300 vehicles, primarily in Scotland, with potential coverage across the entire United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 24th March 2022, amounting to £1,738,456. The procurement process utilised is an open procedure, and conditions under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 apply, including requirements around employment status, living wage compliance, equality, and subcontractor information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive services, particularly those capable of providing breakdown assistance and recovery services for various types of vehicles. Companies that meet the necessary insurance requirements and have experience in handling similar contracts would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the focus on community benefits within the tender suggests that contractors who can demonstrate social value through targeted recruitment and apprenticeships may have an advantage in their bids.

## Notice

Police Scotland's Fleet Department operates a fleet of approximately 3,300 vehicles across the country. These vehicles are supported through both internal and external contractor maintenance facilities. The Contractor is required to supply a breakdown roadside assistance, repair and recovery for all vehicles owned or operated by the Authority during the period of the Contract together with call handling, deployment, contract management, insurance cover and other necessary facilities all in accordance with the Specification and all to the complete satisfaction of the Chief Constable. The vehicles will be categorised into groups consisting of: motorcycles, cars and vans up to 3,500kg; and vehicles over 3,500kg. The current approximate number of vehicles operated by Police Scotland is as follows: - Motorcycles, cars and vans under 3,500kg - 3,200 - Vehicles over 3,500kg - 113 The Service will be delivered primarily and predominantly in Scotland however further assistance across all areas of the United Kingdom may be required, including all islands within the United Kingdom. The successful contractor must be able to cover across all areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor is required to supply a breakdown roadside assistance, repair and recovery for all vehicles owned or operated by the Authority during the period of the Contract together with call handling, deployment, contract management, insurance cover and other necessary facilities all in accordance with the Specification.

Renewal: The duration of the contract will be two (2) years with the option to extend the Contract for a further one period of up to twenty four (24) months at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008060-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,738,456 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118000 - Automobile emergency road services
- 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
- 50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008060-2022
- 14 Dec 2021 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031084-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675712
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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