Tender

Approved Garages for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle inspections

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Aug 2021 at 10:38

Tender

16 Aug 2021 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently seeking to establish an approved list of garages for the inspection and testing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. This tender, titled "Approved Garages for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle inspections," falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services of Motor Vehicles, with additional relevance to Taxi Services. The procurement, which follows an open procedure method, is in the tender stage and is set to close on 26th August 2021. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st September 2021, lasting for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for garages that provide mechanical and visual inspection services, particularly those looking to expand their client base within the taxi trade. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they would be well-suited to compete for inclusion on the approved list, which will comprise a maximum of ten garages. Successful contractors will have the chance to service licensed vehicles consistently, bolstering their business in a key local industry.

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Notice Title

Approved Garages for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle inspections

Notice Description

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed5a2cda-79fe-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council is seeking to establish an approved list of garages for the testing and examining of licensed vehicles on behalf of the authority. Section 50(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 requires vehicles to be tested within the area of the Council, therefore the contracts statutory requirement, which relates to external provision outside the Borough, is not applicable. The Council's intention is to have a number of nominated garages, a maximum of 10, on an approved list to carry out mechanical and visual inspections of the Medway Council licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. The taxi trade will be able to choose, at their own discretion, which of the garages included on the final approved list to use. Garages that are awarded a contract to be included in the approved list will be subject to unannounced audits and inspections by the Authorised Officers of the Council. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2021 and will continue for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a0b65-5bb4-4409-9ee9-6ff63ecadc21
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
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
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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