Tender

Crawley Borough Council - Concession for Testing & Inspection of Private Hire & Hackney Carriage Vehicles

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

13 Jan 2021 at 18:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council, represented by SE Shared Services, is currently conducting an open tender for the concession to provide testing and inspection services for private hire and hackney carriage vehicles. This procurement process is classified under the taxi services and technical inspection categories. The deadline for submitting bids is 19 February 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021, running until 31 March 2024. All required inspection services must be performed at facilities located within the Borough of Crawley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicular inspection and related services. Companies that are well-suited to bid include garages or automotive service providers that operate within Crawley and possess the capability to carry out compliance inspections according to local regulations. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable chance to expand their service offerings by partnering with the Council, supporting the local economy while fulfilling the necessary technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crawley Borough Council - Concession for Testing & Inspection of Private Hire & Hackney Carriage Vehicles

Notice Description

Crawley Borough Council invites bids for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles Fitness Inspections. The Council licences approximately 750 vehicles, and each vehicle is required to have undertaken a Certificate of Compliance once per annum if under 4 years old, twice per annum if older than 4 years, and as required following the repair of a vehicle after a collision resulting in damage which affects the use, appearance or mechanics of the vehicle. The Council shall appoint a maximum of five garages to deliver the Contracts for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. All MOT testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Borough of Crawley, as detailed in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1976, section 50. How to bid for the opportunity: 1. Find the project on the SE Shared Services Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current) and click 'Express Interest' (Note: You will need to login or create a free account on the Portal to do so) 2. Download the Council's Document Set from the ITT tab on the project and read the included information, which includes instructions on how to complete your bid. 3. Upload your tender return to the portal under the 'My Tender Return' section on the ITT tab, and click 'Submit Return' prior to the deadline. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8a589d-c583-4dd7-affb-37fa5c6c1db7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
Crawley Borough Council
Contact Email
procurement@horsham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01293 438000

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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