---
title: "Vehicle Roadside Recovery and Repair Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c3b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055c3b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# Vehicle Roadside Recovery and Repair Services

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c3b

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has successfully concluded a public procurement process to award a contract for roadside recovery and repair services. The procurement, executed via an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, is complete, resulting in a contract signed on 9th October 2025. This contract, valued at £3,311,233.10, is vital for maintaining the fleet's operational status across the South West region, with services required at locations in Exeter and the surrounding areas. The procurement's primary focus is on breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles, classified under the CPV code 50118200.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality breakdown and recovery services, especially firms with experience in managing diverse vehicle types such as ambulances, passenger cars, and commercial units. The contract was awarded to FIELD SERVICES, an SME based in Ivybridge, showcasing a commercial edge with a blend of social value and quality criteria that were pivotal in the selection process. Companies in the automotive service industry, particularly those offering timely roadside assistance, and small-to-medium enterprises with a local footprint, are well-suited for such tenders, as they can enhance their business growth and reputation within the NHS and beyond.

## Notice

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has entered into a contract for the provision of roadside recovery and repair services for its fleet of vehicles across the Trust. This follows the successful completion of an Open Procedure competitive tender conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
The appointed provider will deliver timely and effective roadside assistance, including both recovery and repair services, for a range of vehicles including passenger cars, ambulances, and commercial units. The service is designed to ensure rapid response to incidents and uphold high standards of service delivery, supporting the operational readiness and reliability of the Trust's fleet.
This contract is critical to maintaining uninterrupted, high-quality care for the communities served by SWASFT.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Open Procedure Competitive Tender was completed in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Options: Option to extend by up to a further two years.

Renewal: The option to extend by up to a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078221-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,833,333 |
| Lots value | £5,833,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,311,233 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIELD SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078221-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054445-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038681-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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