Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 6 May 2025, 13:37 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Vehicle Recovery Services for West Yorkshire Police (Ref. 069-POL-24)

Official notice

Authority: West Yorkshire Police (Police & fire)

8 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 3 lots per supplier
Published estimate£49,042,200envelope for 8 lots · £49,042,200 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 22 Jul 2025awarded 11 Sept 2025
Awarded to KD BROS. LIMITED +4 more8 awards
Contract term 4 yrsends 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2025

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) have tendered and awarded contracts for the provision of Vehicle Recovery Services across 8 x geographical areas of the Force. The requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the

vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in

crime

  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 21,000 vehicles per annum across the West Yorkshire area. The tender was split into 8 x geographical areas as per the following Lots:

Lot 1 - Leeds North West

Lot 2 - Leeds North East

Lot 3 - Leeds South

Lot 4 - Wakefield / Pontefract

Lot 5 - Kirklees

Lot 6 - Calderdale

Lot 7 - Bradford South

Lot 8 - Bradford North

The initial term of the contracts will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period if the contracts are being performed to the satisfaction of WYP.

The contracts commenced on the 1st December 2025.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Jun 2031, 23:59 BST.
  • No preliminary market engagement: The preliminary market engagement was carried out prior to the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023. The deadline for the PME was the 13/02/2025.

CPV: Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value (£49,042,200 together) · win at most 3 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Leeds North WestAwardedRenewal North East, North West +7 4 yrsSMEPublished value£6,450,600

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 2,600 vehicles per annum in Lot 1: Leeds North West.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £6,450,600 exc. VAT · £6,450,600 inc. VAT
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #2Leeds North EastAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£5,643,000

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 2,280 vehicles per annum in Lot 2: Leeds North East.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £5,643,000 exc. VAT · £5,643,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #3Leeds SouthAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£5,234,400

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 2,110 vehicles per annum in Lot 3: Leeds South.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £5,234,400 exc. VAT · £5,234,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #4Wakefield / PontefractAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£5,660,400

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 2,670 vehicles per annum in Lot 4: Wakefield / Pontefract.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £5,660,400 exc. VAT · £5,660,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #5KirkleesAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£8,029,200

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 3,760 vehicles per annum in Lot 5: Kirklees.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £8,029,200 exc. VAT · £8,029,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #6CalderdaleAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£5,001,600

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 2,175 vehicles per annum in Lot 6: Calderdale.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £5,001,600 exc. VAT · £5,001,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #7Bradford SouthAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£10,335,600

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 4,170 vehicles per annum in Lot 7: Bradford South.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £10,335,600 exc. VAT · £10,335,600 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Lot #8Bradford NorthAwardedRenewal Yorkshire & Humber 4 yrsSMEPublished value£2,687,400

West Yorkshire Police (WYP) are tendering for the provision of Vehicle Recovery services. This requirement is to recover vehicles and associated items across the Force area on a 24/7/365(6) basis which are:

  • stolen
  • abandoned
  • causing an obstruction/danger
  • burnt out
  • collision damaged
  • uninsured/unlicenced
  • DVLA untaxed
  • PACE vehicles for evidence where the vehicle/driver is suspected of being involved in crime
  • Police Vehicles.

WYP currently recover approximately 1,950 vehicles per annum in Lot 8: Bradford North.

The initial term of the contract will be for 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period.

The estimated start date for the contract is the 1st December 2025 with an end date of the 30th November 2029.

Full details of the contract requirements are detailed in the Tender Statement of Requirements document within the tender pack which is available through the Bluelight E-Tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £2,687,400 exc. VAT · £2,687,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: Yorkshire & HumberEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: The contract includes the provision to extend the contract for a further 2-year period.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 90%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (9)
  • Staffing: 15%
  • Location and Capacity of Premises: 15%
  • Recovery Vehicle Fleet: 15%
  • Call-Out and Recovery: 15%
  • Storage, Release and Disposal: 10%
  • Recovered Property: 5%
  • Health and Safety: 10%
  • Information Security: 5%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (9)
  • Staffing: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Location and Capacity of Premises: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Recovery Vehicle Fleet: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Call-Out and Recovery: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Storage, Release and Disposal: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Recovered Property: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Health and Safety: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Information Security: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
  • Social Value: Please refer to the Tender Response - Section 2 and 3 document for the full award criteria.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Financial Capacity: Experian Credit Rating Risk Score - minimum score of 51 required.

    Insurance levels required following contract award:

    • Public Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Employer's Liability - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Vehicle Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Insurance - minimum £5million cover
    • Motor Traders Policy / Vehicle Accumulation Insurance - minimum £10million cover.

    Business Continuity: Tenderers are required to evidence their risk management processes and procedures, explaining how they identify and mitigate the risk of disruption. They are also required to evidence how they apply Business Continuity Management to ensure the continuous provision of critical services.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please refer to the tender pack for further details which can be found at sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 2 Jun 2031
First published
6 May 2025, 13:37 BST
Last source update
24 Dec 2025, 10:47 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 25 Aug 2025
Authority reference
069-POL-24
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-034753
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d22 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Information relating to the contract payment terms can be found in the Contract Ts and Cs under the relevant Payment Terms clause - refer to the tender documentation on the tendering portal.

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
22 Jul 2025, 14:00 BST
Clarification deadline
14 Jul 2025, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All Tendering activity for this procurement will be conducted through the Bluelight Electronic Tendering Portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ↗

Timeline

6 May 2025 → 24 Dec 2025 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    6 May 2025, 13:37 BST
  2. Next notice expected
    31 May 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Tender notice published
    24 Jun 2025, 14:08 BST
  4. Clarification questions by
    14 Jul 2025, 14:00 BST
  5. Submission deadline
    22 Jul 2025, 14:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by
    25 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  7. Assessment summaries sent395 days ago
    17 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
  8. Standstill ends385 days ago
    26 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  9. Contract starts320 days ago
    1 Dec 2025
  10. Latest notice published296 days ago
    24 Dec 2025, 10:47 GMT

Notice history

13 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 May 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    6 May 2025, 13:37 BST
    UK1
  2. Pipeline notice published
    14 May 2025, 08:09 BST
    UK1
  3. Pipeline notice published
    14 May 2025, 11:45 BST
    UK1
  4. Pipeline notice published
    14 May 2025, 13:02 BST
    UK1
  5. Tender notice published
    24 Jun 2025, 14:08 BST
    UK4
  6. Published value updated
    24 Jun 2025, 14:08 BST
  7. Status changed to active
    24 Jun 2025, 14:08 BST
  8. Procurement method changed
    24 Jun 2025, 14:08 BST
  9. Deadline published: 22 Jul 2025, 14:00 BST
    24 Jun 2025, 14:08 BST
  10. Contract award notice published
    17 Sept 2025, 19:21 BST
    UK6
  11. Status changed to complete
    17 Sept 2025, 19:21 BST
  12. Contract signature expected
    14 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  13. Contract details notice published
    24 Dec 2025, 10:47 GMT
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

The Vehicle Recovery Services Contracts have been extended by 4 months and now expire 30th November 2025. As such the new estimated contract commencement date is 1st December 2025.

Routine re-releases (7)
  • 2025-05: 4 releases · 6 May 2025, 14 May 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 8
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £49,042,2008 awards inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 1616 from SMEs
Named bidders 7published on the award notice
Contracts signed 8latest 21 Nov 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Leeds North West1 award
KD BROS. LIMITEDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Leeds North West (Lot 1)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£6,450,600 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 2 · Leeds North East1 award
KD BROS. LIMITEDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Leeds North East (Lot 2)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£5,643,000 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 3 · Leeds South1 award
KD BROS. LIMITEDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Leeds South (Lot 3)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£5,234,400 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 4 · Wakefield / Pontefract1 award
The Mansfield GroupSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Wakefield and Pontefract (Lot 4)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£5,660,400 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 5 · Kirklees1 award
UNIT 1 RECOVERY LTDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Kirklees (Lot 5)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£8,029,200 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 6 · Calderdale1 award
STONEYWOOD LIMITEDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Calderdale (Lot 6)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£5,001,600 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 7 · Bradford South1 award
STONEYWOOD LIMITEDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Bradford South (Lot 7)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£10,335,600 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded
Lot 8 · Bradford North1 award
J.D. MACADAM & SON (RESCUE) LIMITEDSMEVehicle Recovery Services - Bradford North (Lot 8)1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031Extensions: There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.£2,687,400 inc. VAT11 Sept 2025Awarded

Contracts

  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Leeds North West (Lot 1) · KD BROS. LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £6,450,600 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    3 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks · Record Keeping
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
    • Record Keeping, Vehicle Recovery Operators are to update the ELVIS records with the required details in a timely fashion.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Leeds North East (Lot 2) · KD BROS. LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £5,643,000 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    3 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks · Record Keeping
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
    • Record Keeping, Vehicle Recovery Operators are to update the ELVIS records with the required details in a timely fashion.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Leeds South (Lot 3) · KD BROS. LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £5,234,400 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    3 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks · Record Keeping
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
    • Record Keeping, Vehicle Recovery Operators are to update the ELVIS records with the required details in a timely fashion.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Wakefield and Pontefract (Lot 4) · The Mansfield GroupSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £5,660,400 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    3 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks · Record Keeping
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
    • Record Keeping, Vehicle Recovery Operators are to update the ELVIS records with the required details in a timely fashion.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Kirklees (Lot 5) · UNIT 1 RECOVERY LTDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £8,029,200 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    3 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks · Record Keeping
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
    • Record Keeping, Vehicle Recovery Operators are to update the ELVIS records with the required details in a timely fashion.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Calderdale (Lot 6) · STONEYWOOD LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £5,001,600 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    3 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks · Record Keeping
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
    • Record Keeping, Vehicle Recovery Operators are to update the ELVIS records with the required details in a timely fashion.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Bradford South (Lot 7) · STONEYWOOD LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £10,335,600 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.
    2 agreed KPIs: Attendance Time · Premises Checks
    • Attendance Time, Incidents are to be attended by the Vehicle Recovery Operator within 30 to 45 mins of receiving a call out via ELVIS or telephone.
    • Premises Checks, Vehicle Recovery Operator premises and procedures will be checked against the Visit Check Sheets.
  • Vehicle Recovery Services - Bradford North (Lot 8) · J.D. MACADAM & SON (RESCUE) LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    21 Nov 2025
    Value
    £2,687,400 inc. VAT
    Period
    1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 · up to 30 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    There is a 24-month extension period available if the contract is being performed to the satisfaction of the contracting authority.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Leeds North West3final-stage tenders30—
2 · Leeds North East2final-stage tenders20—
3 · Leeds South3final-stage tenders30—
4 · Wakefield / Pontefract3final-stage tenders30—
5 · Kirklees1final-stage tenders10—
6 · Calderdale1final-stage tenders10—
7 · Bradford South1final-stage tenders10—
8 · Bradford North2final-stage tenders20—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

West Yorkshire Police

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PQLT-6495-QHVP PO Box 9, Laburnum Road, Wakefield, Yorkshire & Humber, WF1 3QPContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

8 commercial parties on the notice · 5 awarded
  • AUTOTEC & DAVID PEEL AUTO ELECTRICIANS LTDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 04351827GB-PPON: PTBR-5612-PJDZ Brewery Street, Keighley, Yorkshire & Humber, BD21 4JQ
  • D.H. MANSFIELD LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 03557665GB-PPON: PNGW-6678-WQYT Phoenix House Bradnor Road, Manchester, North West, M22 4TEContact email
  • I, T & J RAWCLIFFE T/A YODY MOTORSBidder / tendererGB-PPON: PCYM-1764-MWJH YODY MOTORS, Candleworks Yard, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS21 3HZ
  • J.D. MACADAM & SON (RESCUE) LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 07081076GB-PPON: PBJR-1259-ZRYY Hyde Park Garage, Colne, North West, BB8 9RGContact email
  • KD BROS. LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 05541228GB-PPON: PGJJ-9446-DVQZ 5 Hope Road, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS9 7DUContact email
  • ROY NEEDHAM (CARS) LTDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 04866081GB-PPON: PPCG-7572-BVMW 42 Pitt Street, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber, S70 1BB
  • STONEYWOOD LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 06425511GB-PPON: PMQR-7374-BDTJ Turntable Works, Walton Street, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Humber, HX6 1ANContact email
  • UNIT 1 RECOVERY LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 06115871GB-PPON: PCQR-9767-VDQP Unit 1 Recovery, Bradley Huddersfield, Yorkshire & Humber, HD5 0RHContact email

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