Award

Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2021 at 13:05

Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2020 at 09:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service", aimed at appointing providers to inspect private hire and hackney carriage vehicles to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This tender, classified under "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment", had a contract value of £300,000, with a minimum value of £200,000, and was published on 28 October 2020. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and the tender period closed on 30 November 2020, while the contract period spans from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive services sector, particularly those involved in vehicle maintenance, inspection, and related compliance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a recognised suitability for them within this procurement. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in vehicle compliance and inspection will be well-positioned to tap into this contract, as it aligns with the technical standards outlined by Trafford Council and industry regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service

Notice Description

To appoint a provider(s) to carry out inspections of existing and proposed private hire and hackney carriage vehicles to ensure that they meet the standards of fitness as set out in: (a) the Trafford Council Manual of Inspections; and (b) the Vehicle Inspectorate MOT Inspection Manual.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbf8004-cd9e-4383-81cf-536d9b6aa327
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natascha Forbes-Pyfrom
Contact Email
natascha.forbes-pyfrom@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LP MCR

PETER RAMSEY AUTO SERVICES

PRESTIGE TRAINING

Further Information

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