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2.2.
The motor vehicles and motorcycles evaluated will be fit for purpose,
and where necessary, will be evaluated through the remit of the Vehicle
Equipment Working Group, Force Driver Training, be compliant with
NAPFM (National Association of Police Fleet Managers) and PITO (Police
Information Technology Organisation) Framework. Evaluation will also
take into account Automotive Electrical Section EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility) Certification and, where reasonable and practicable, will
comply with the Driving At Work Health & Safety Best Practice policy. All
as set out in the Transport Departments Quality Assurance / Service
Provision Manual.
3. Procedure
3.1. Vehicle Evaluation
3.1.1.
This procedure will comply with the general principles as set out
in the Transport Department Policy 07300 Vehicle Fleet
Management.
3.1.2.
Prior to the purchase of any core fleet vehicle e.g. RPU (Road
Policing Unit), Area car, Section Vehicle, Multi Role etc, the Fleet
Manager will arrange the evaluation of a number of
manufacturers different model types.
3.1.3.
3.1.5.
3.1.6.
3.1.7.
3.1.8.
The vehicle is then ordered with the supplier utilising the PITO
framework arrangements.
3.1.9.
3.1.10.
3.1.11.
4.2.
Force Driver Training will be responsible for carrying out the initial
drive evaluation and inform the Fleet Manager if the vehicle is to be
considered for further frontline evaluation or purchase.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
The VEWG will provide feedback and debate on the relative advantages
/ disadvantages of each of the various manufacturers vehicles under
evaluation, including the suitability of the vehicle for the installation of
any required specialist police fixed / portable equipment.
4.6.
The Transport Department will process the evaluation forms TE2 and
TE3, from the completed TE1 forms, to finalise the evaluation of each of
the vehicles under consideration for presentation to the Transport
Management Committee.
5. Administration
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
Records of all the evaluation forms, associated Log Books and fuel
cards used together with the dates vehicles were issued and returned
will be maintained by Transport Department in accordance with
6. Monitoring/Evaluation
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
The Fleet Manager will hold regular meetings with BCU Commanders,
police officers and police staff to ensure customer satisfaction and
vehicle suitability for the role / purpose.
7. Review
7.1.
8.2.2.
8.2.4.
8.2.5.
8.2.6.
8.3.2.
8.3.3.
Transport
Department
Quality Assurance / Service Provision Manual
8.3.4.
8.3.5.
8.3.6.
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