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title: "Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery & Detention Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c5d"
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# Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery & Detention Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c5d

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## Summary

The Home Office, specifically the Border Force Procurement Team, has concluded a procurement process titled "Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery & Detention Services" within the vehicle-fleet-support services industry (CPV code 50111110). This procurement process, categorised under services, was initiated to provide vehicle recovery and detention services across all UK locations, including Northern Ireland. The process, conducted via a limited procurement method due to the absence of suitable tenders in the open procedure, reached the award stage with The Mansfield Group being assigned as the supplier. The contract, signed on 21st February 2025, is valued at £255,000 and includes an initial 24-month term with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses operating within the vehicle recovery and detention service industry. Companies specialising in road transport services and possessing capabilities to recover and manage detained vehicles can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and gain a steady revenue stream. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like The Mansfield Group, which won the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders due to their agility and specialised expertise. The involvement of the Home Office also offers a reputable client, enhancing the business profile of the successful bidder. The procurement was conducted electronically, ensuring a streamlined process for interested participants.

## Notice

Provision of Heavy Goods Vehicle Recovery and Detention Services on behalf of BF South East Clandestine Entrants Civil Penalty Team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Department acting through Border Force has the power to detain vehicles where it is identified that the owner/hirer have an outstanding debt to a penalty levied under the Civil Penalty Regime. These provisions allow the Authority to issue legal paperwork and for the vehicle (including its content) to be taken into formal detention until the Authority mandates their release or sale.

Options: Option to extend for an additional 12 months, following the initial 24 months contract term.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for an additional 12 months

### Procurement Information

The initial procurement process linked to notice FTS number 2024/S 000-021124 did not result in any tender submissions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007264-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £255,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MANSFIELD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007264-2025
- 10 Jul 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021124-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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