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MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Mid Sussex District Council involves awarding a contract for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection services. The contract, titled "MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD," falls under the industry category of technical automobile inspection services (CPV code 71631200). It is geographically centred in West Sussex, specifically within the Mid-Sussex District. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract already awarded to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2030. The process used an open procedure, with key objectives including service quality, professional standards, and value for money. Suppliers involved in the award include A&E Autos Ltd, Mr Mot, and V&A AUTOMOTIVE LTD T/A CMW. The Council specified a set fee of £53 for fitness tests throughout the contract duration.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection services within the technical automobile sector, particularly those located within or near the Mid-Sussex District due to legislative siting requirements. Companies experienced in managing services to high standards and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements are well-suited to this opportunity. The long-term, five-year contract period allows businesses to benefit from stable demand and develop efficiencies and improvements over time, fostering substantial growth and potential for strategic partnerships in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD

Notice Description

Mid Sussex District Council ("the Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection as set out in these documents. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Friday 01 August 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years until Wednesday 31 July 2030 The Council is procuring this Contract following a Tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract. The Council's key objectives for this Contract are: - To obtain a quality and efficient service for the Council's licence holders - Compliance with relevant legislation It is a legislative requirement that MOT testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Mid-Sussex District boundaries. The Council has set the fee for a fitness test at PS53 for the duration of the 5 year contract. By submitting a tender, you are agreeing to charge for fitness tests on this basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e87a374-aba6-433e-ada4-7f2149be8f93
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,472 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH16 1SS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

A&E AUTOS

MR MOT

V&A AUTOMOTIVE LTD T/A CMW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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