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Tender Process for West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council has initiated a tender process for compliance garages to perform taxi and private hire vehicle tests. The procurement is designed to select approved testing centres that can meet the Council's stringent standards as detailed in various compliance documents. This tender is classified under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons and related maintenance services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the process going live on 12 August 2024 and a submission deadline set for 15:00 on 18 September 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 16 October 2024 and will run until 31 March 2027. The project location is Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (postal code IP33 3YU).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local garages specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services to potentially increase their business by becoming an authorised testing centre for West Suffolk Council. Eligible businesses, particularly SMEs, that have a proven track record in vehicle compliance testing and can adhere to the Council's specific requirements are well-suited to apply. Participation in this open procedure could lead to long-term collaboration with the Council, benefiting from recurrent business and enhanced market credibility. Questions or requests for clarifications must be submitted by 16 September 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Process for West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to seek approved testing centres for delivery of West Suffolk Council's designated Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Test: Testing centres must ensure that taxi tests are undertaken in line with the following key documents: o West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages: Short Form Supply of Service Contract o The West Suffolk Council Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Inspection Form o The West Suffolk Council Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Trailer Inspection Form o The West Suffolk Council Guide for the Inspection of Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles The tender process will go live on Suffolk Sourcing on 12 August 2024. Garages that wish to apply will need to respond to submit a bid through the Suffolk Sourcing platform. As part of their application Garages will be evaluated based on the responses submitted. Applications will need to be submitted by 18 September 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional information: For additional information see the document titled Briefing and instruction - garages Responses will be assessed against the garage's ability to comply with the Council's standards as set out under West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages: Short Form Supply of Service Contract. Any questions or clarifications should be sent through by the end of 16 September. Complete applications must be submitted by 15:00 on 18 September. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8687711b-f240-4999-baa3-5555cb1e2161
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

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

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

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts

50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes

50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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