Three Rivers District Council appoints SFS to maintain its fleet
Three Rivers District Council has appointed Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) to maintain its fleet of more than 80 vehicles. The Rickmansworth-based authority has signed a five-year fleet maintenance contract with the local authority workshop specialist. The agreement includes an optional two-year extension. SFS began work on 1 August 2026.
How the Council Awarded the Fleet Maintenance Contract
The council used a framework agreement from The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) to manage the tender process. SFS won the bid and became the successful provider.
The contract covers a mixed fleet. It includes refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and vans, which are central to the council’s daily waste services. It also covers grounds maintenance and street cleansing assets, such as mowers and tippers. Keeping this equipment safe, compliant and available is essential for any local authority that relies on frontline services.
Why Three Rivers Chose SFS
Cllr Rainbow, Lead Member for Public Services, Three Rivers District Council said: “We were looking to work with a provider who can enhance our operational efficiency while maintaining full compliance with the latest regulations. SFS has an excellent track record of partnering with local authorities and we liked their approach. They have the skills and resources to help us improve the performance of our fleet and have already carried out significant work to optimise and upgrade our workshop facilities.”
The comments show that the council wanted a partner with proven public sector experience. SFS has already started work on the workshop facilities, so improvements are under way from the outset of the contract.
Contract Mobilisation and Workshop Team
SFS has moved quickly to establish the service. As part of the contract mobilisation, the company has TUPE transferred one member of the existing team. It has also recruited a second permanent technician. During the transition period, SFS continues to support the service with its own mobile engineering resource.
Bob Sweetland, Managing Director at SFS, said: “We welcome Three Rivers District Council and look forward to building a long and productive partnership. We have already been able to make some positive changes, and our team will continue working hard to add value and improve efficiency wherever possible.”
About Specialist Fleet Services
SFS has delivered fleet contract hire and workshop management solutions to local authorities for more than 30 years. The company runs its own specialist short-term hire division, CTS Hire. It also operates a network of 15 workshops across the UK.
