CCS launches vehicle telematics agreement for increased efficiency

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a vehicle telematics agreement to help the public sector improve fleet safety and efficiency.

The agreement has been designed to help organisations manage their fleets more effectively by improving safety and efficiency through the use of telematics technology. Telematics is currently used to allow fleet managers to monitor aspects of their fleet such as fuel consumption, vehicle tracking and driver behaviour, in order to identify ways to make savings.

The deal has been developed in partnership with police, ambulance, local government and central government customers and features a range of suppliers, including small and medium sized businesses.

By establishing an agreement for vehicle telematics for public sector organisations, the sector will see a range of benefits, including: vehicle tracking supports the management of risk, driver safety (including two-way communication), work planning and vehicle usage; potential reduction of insurance premiums; better understanding of driver behaviour can help improve safety by identifying driver training needs; reduction in emissions through effective driver behaviour management, fuel consumption efficiency and future vehicle selection; aids whole life cost analysis and management by tracking servicing, maintenance and repair costs on vehicles; for vehicles which are in private user schemes, telematics can help distinguish between operational and private use to help with expenses and tax returns; and supports duty of care and regulatory compliance.

The CCS has predicted that through the realisation of such benefits, the public sector organisation should be able to save £3 for ever £1 invested.

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