---
title: "Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad91"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad91

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Vehicle Recovery and Disposal Services" is currently in the planning stage, led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, a public authority within the sub-central government. This tender, initiated as a market engagement exercise, focuses on the engagement milestone, with a Request for Information (RFI) due by 3rd July 2026. Located in Newcastle, Northumbria Police seeks to enhance its vehicle recovery and disposal capabilities within the services industry category. Key dates include a planned notice on 7th September 2026 and the anticipated contract period starting from 2nd November 2026 to 1st November 2030.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those interested in expanding their services to public sector clients. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) considering the explicit suitability condition for such businesses. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business visibility and reputation, providing a pathway for long-term growth by securing significant government contracts. Interested parties should consider participating in the RFI process to demonstrate capability and interest, potentially influencing tender development to align with market capacities.

## Notice

Northumbria Police are looking to procure a new contract for vehicle recovery and disposal services. To support with the development of the tender documents and ascertain the interest and capability of the market, pre-market engagement is being conducted. Further information regarding the upcoming tender can be found in the request for information document titled Vehicle Recovery Services - RFI. Please contact james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk for a copy of the RFI and ensure a completed version is returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12 noon 03/07/2026.

### Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052829-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052829-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052829-2026
  4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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