Award

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing - Compliance Testing

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2019 at 10:23

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2017 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing - Compliance Testing" project, which falls under the services category, specifically related to vehicle inspections. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage with an active contract valued at £70,000. This contract period runs from 2nd June 2017 to 1st June 2020, with a publication date for the award notice on 22nd February 2019. Interested bidders should note that the final date for submitting tender expressions was 1st March 2017, and the inspections are to be carried out in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity opens avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector contracts, particularly in the automotive services industry. Businesses with capabilities in vehicle mechanical fitness and inspection services are well-suited to compete for this contract, taking advantage of the three-year duration with potential extensions that may further enhance their business growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing - Compliance Testing

Notice Description

Section 50 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 provides that Local Authorities have a responsibility to examine hackney carriages (taxis) and private hire vehicles regarding their mechanical fitness for such use. Expressions of Interest are invited, via submission of a tender for carrying out the inspection of vehicles for a three year period, with a possible further extension of one year, plus one year. Additional information: This opportunity is being advertised on the South East Business Portal where there is further information, and the tender can be downloaded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ab074df-6426-4b16-8166-2a96604c10cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a0c4f7-9b3f-485c-a8a2-89dd83c7da10
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34115000 - Other passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2017 - 1 Jun 2020 3-4 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHFORD MOT CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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