Tender

MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tendering stage for the provision of MOT and compliance testing services for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles. This contract, valued at £272,000, is intended to commence on 1st September 2022 for an initial period of 24 months, with provisions for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their tender responses by 14th April 2022, and any requests for clarifications should be made by 4th April 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure and is classified under the CPV code for taxi services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in vehicle testing and compliance checks, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities. Companies that can demonstrate their qualifications and compliance with the tender requirements are encouraged to participate, as Swindon Borough Council aims to award the contract to the top three scoring compliant bids. With the potential for a multi-provider contract, businesses in the automotive repair and maintenance industry may find this an excellent chance to expand their client base and service offerings in the local area.

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Notice Title

MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of MOT and compliance tests for Taxis and Private Hire vehicles as required by the Council including additional compliance checks. The intention is to award the contract to up to three providers and no volumes or values can be guaranteed to any individual supplier. These will be the top three scoring providers that have submitted a compliant bid. Full details relating to the MOT testing and compliance checks are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 24 months commencing 1st September 2022 with the option to extend for two further 12 months as per the contract terms and conditions. Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 14th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 4th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MOT and Compliance tests in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of the Mot and compliance checks in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles Project Description Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of MOT and compliance tests for Taxis and Private Hire vehicles as required by the Council including additional compliance checks. The intention is to award the contract to up to three providers and no volumes or values can be guaranteed to any individual supplier. These will be the top three scoring providers that have submitted a compliant bid. Full details relating to the MOT testing and compliance checks are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 24 months commencing 1st September 2022 with the option to extend for two further 12 months as per the contract terms and conditions. Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 14th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 4th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder / other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN598351 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Options: 2 x 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005115-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Kathryn Ashton
Contact Email
kashton@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793466113

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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