Skoda to boost emergency services fleet sales

Skoda will deliver 6,000 cars to the public sector over the next four years, after winning a place on the new Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework.

New Skoda models will be available to Ambulance, Fire and Police services, as well as other public sector bodies, such as central government, health and local government. 

Nick O’Neill, Skoda’s head of direct sales, said: “There is a focus for frontline public services to drive efficiencies for both time and cost. We have worked effectively with government bodies over the past decade to ensure that we meet their requirements and provide a reliable service. I look forward to continuing this partnership over the next four years.”

Skoda UK’s emergency services sales have increased 40% since 2018. The brand expects to deliver around 6,000 cars to government bodies under the new agreement. The CCS is the largest public sector procurement organisation in the UK and procures £22.7 billion of goods and services every year.

Bespoke conversions for emergency service fleets can be provided through Skoda’s ‘one-stop’ shop package. Skoda fleet can provide the vehicles fully converted to suit specific requirements, with inclusive breakdown recovery, service, maintenance and repair services.

BMW - a long-time supplier to UK police forces - has stopped supplying police cars after an inquest heard how a PC was killed in a crash on the M6 following an engine failure in his patrol car.