Tender

Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Testing Stations

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting applications for the establishment of an approved supplier list to conduct MOT and Certificate of Compliance testing for licensed Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles. The procurement process is at the tender stage and adopts an open procedure. The end date for tender submissions is 17 January 2025, while the contract will commence on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2028. The industry category for this contract is "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment", and it is geographically focused in the West Northamptonshire area, particularly within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key criteria include compliance with WNC Taxi and Private Hire Policy and DVSA standards, and all tests must be conducted at the contractor's approved Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) within the specified region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle testing services to grow their operations by partnering with a public sector organisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, offering them a chance to expand their footprint and gain a steady stream of work over the contract period. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender are those that have DVSA-approved MOT testing stations and are capable of providing reliable and thorough vehicle compliance testing across both rural and urban areas under the jurisdiction of West Northamptonshire Council.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Testing Stations

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking to establish an approved supplier list of experienced and qualified contractors to provide MOT and Certificate of Compliance testing for licensed Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles. Contractors must carry out vehicle testing in accordance with the WNC Taxi and Private Hire Policy and conduct MOT tests in compliance with the standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). All testing must be conducted at the contractor's approved Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) within the West Northamptonshire area. To ensure adequate coverage across both rural and urban locations, WNC is inviting applications from DVSA-approved MOT testing stations situated in different geographical areas of the Council's jurisdiction. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5011bef-1ac9-4486-a5a9-efd18c9ad9b2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 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 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4-2024-11-25T15:35:56Z",
    "date": "2024-11-25T15:35:56Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-493-396-WNC00000396",
        "title": "Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Testing Stations",
        "description": "West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking to establish an approved supplier list of experienced and qualified contractors to provide MOT and Certificate of Compliance testing for licensed Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles. Contractors must carry out vehicle testing in accordance with the WNC Taxi and Private Hire Policy and conduct MOT tests in compliance with the standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). All testing must be conducted at the contractor's approved Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) within the West Northamptonshire area. To ensure adequate coverage across both rural and urban locations, WNC is inviting applications from DVSA-approved MOT testing stations situated in different geographical areas of the Council's jurisdiction. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2024-11-25T15:35:56Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "50110000",
            "description": "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NN1 1ED"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-01-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-02-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-01-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5011bef-1ac9-4486-a5a9-efd18c9ad9b2",
                "datePublished": "2024-11-25T15:35:56Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-188370",
            "name": "West Northamptonshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Northamptonshire Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Angel Street, Northampton",
                "locality": "Northamptonshire",
                "postalCode": "NN1 1ED",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "WNC Procurement Team",
                "email": "procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "0300 126 7000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-188370",
        "name": "West Northamptonshire Council"
    }
}