Tender

Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework.

BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a framework to conduct Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Examinations. This open procedure, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, is a Closed Framework Agreement under which up to six DVSA Accredited Contractors will be appointed. The contract, valued at £300,000, focuses on services related to vehicle examination, set to commence on 10 January 2026 for an initial period of two years, with an extension option. Interested parties should note that the tender stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions by 6 October 2025 at 16:00. The procurement is open to GMCA Authorities and aims to cover services within the UKD3 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for DVSA Accredited Providers within the automotive inspection industry, especially those situated in or near Bolton. Businesses capable of conducting vehicle inspections, meeting the criteria for service delivery within the borough, and maintaining a high standard of operation are encouraged to compete. As the selection criteria include factors such as quality, price, and social value, businesses that demonstrate robust compliance and service capabilities stand a strong chance of leveraging this framework to enhance their portfolio and clientele. SMEs focusing on automotive and vehicle-related services can particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework.

Notice Description

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for their Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework. This procurement exercise is being run as a Closed Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority will appoint up to six DVSA Accredited Contractors (the "Providers") to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement. The proprietors of the vehicles (the "Vehicle Proprietor"), shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to. The Framework will start on 10 January 2026 for two years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A break clause after two years allows the Council to review the providers and opt to extend for a further two years, but only if the providers continue to meet the contractual requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054149-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2026 - 9 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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