In partnership with VWFS Fleet (part of Volkswagen Financial Services), the package of services also enables Skoda customers to roll their conversion, breakdown recovery and service, maintenance and repair requirements into the deal – without having to deal with numerous different partners and suppliers. This includes tyre replacement when tread depths reach 3mm.

The offer covers seven different Skoda model options – four derivatives of the Octavia and three of the Superb.

Annual costs depend on the number of miles the vehicles will travel each year, and whether or not conversion and maintenance are included, but an example 12-month cost for the Octavia Scout 4×4 150PS version is £5,654 for 100,000 annual miles, including conversion and maintenance.

Henry Williams, head of fleet for Skoda UK, said: “For many years, ŠKODA has had a compelling offer for ambulance authorities. Our larger vehicles are able to store more equipment, and carry a higher payload than many rivals.

“Now, with the introduction of our contract hire option in partnership with VWFS Fleet, we’re giving our public sector clients added flexibility when purchasing, to ensure that they get maximum value-for-money.”