West Mercia Police Vehicle Recovery Scheme Awarded, £416,868
Summary
The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia has awarded a vehicle recovery scheme contract valued at £416,868 (including VAT) to three suppliers: Auto Support, EuroTow, and Hough Green. The contract covers seven lots across Shrewsbury, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Kidderminster, Worcester, Redditch and Bromsgrove, and Great Malvern, with services to commence on 1 June 2026 through 31 May 2029, potentially extendable to 31 May 2031. Nine tenders were received, all submitted by SMEs.
“The PCC for West Mercia is looking to appoint providers for their vehicle recovery scheme.”
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What changed
The contracting authority published a contract award notice for the Vehicle Recovery Scheme for West Mercia Police, covering the recovery, storage, and disposal of vehicles seized under the Police Reform Act 2002, Road Traffic Act 1988, Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, and Hunting Act 2004. The contract value of £416,868 includes VAT and covers seven geographic lots across the West Mercia region.
Three suppliers were awarded contracts following an open procedure in which nine tenders were received, all from SMEs. The standstill period ends on 7 May 2026, with the earliest contract signing date of 11 May 2026. Suppliers, particularly unsuccessful bidders, should note the procedural timeline if they intend to challenge the award.
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Award
Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP
- West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-038215
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fc06 (view related notices)
Published 27 April 2026, 4:39pm
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Contents
Scope Contract 1. Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP (3 suppliers) Information about tenders Procedure Suppliers (3)
- Auto Support
- EuroTow
- Hough Green
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Scope
Description
The PCC for West Mercia is looking to appoint providers for their vehicle recovery scheme. Providers being contracted to recover, store and at the Authority's sole discretion , dispose of , illegally, dangerously or obstructively parked, broken down, collision damaged, abandoned and stolen motor vehicles, together with vehicles seized by the Police under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, or Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 152 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, and the Hunting Act 2004 CH 37, usually at no cost to the Authority.
Comprising the following Lots:
LOT 1: Shrewsbury
LOT 2: Herefordshire
LOT 3: Telford and Wrekin
LOT 4: Kidderminster
LOT 5: Worcester
LOT 6: Redditch and Bromsgrove
LOT 7: Great Malvern
Contract 1. Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP
Suppliers (3)
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Contract value
- £416,868 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 April 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 April 2026
Standstill period
- End: 7 May 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 May 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts
Vehicle towing-away services
Information about tenders
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Auto Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXP-9222-BTMD Unit 5-5 Nunnery Park Nunnery way
Worcester
WR4 0SX
United Kingdom
Email: niki.dawson@auto-support.co.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP
EuroTow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMD-9176-ZGNR Unit 10, Weir Lane
Worcester
WR2 4AY
United Kingdom
Email: leah@eurotowrecovery.co.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP
Hough Green
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMWN-4221-DXYM Pickering Road, Halebank Industrial Estate
Cheshire
WA8 8XW
United Kingdom
Email: Mick.Goodley@houghgreen.com
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Vehicle Recovery Scheme for WMP
Contracting authority
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHH-5271-ZMQP Hindlip Hall, Hindlip
Worcester
WR3 8SP
United Kingdom
Email: procurementsupport@westmercia.police.uk
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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