The VT Group, which supplies support services to Government agencies and private blue chip companies, has said it will use a network of accredited dealers to carry out repairs and maintenance of a fleet of 200 vehicles.

The company confirmed the move after it was named preferred bidder by the Highways Agency to supply, manage and support its fleet of patrol vehicles.

The fleet of mainly Land Rover, Mitsubishi and Toyotas will be managed from a central location in London but will see VT using an accredited dealer network throughout the country.