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TESTING STATIONS FOR TAXIS

EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by East Staffordshire Borough Council has concluded with the award of a contract titled "Testing Stations for Taxis," aimed at nominating MOT testing stations for compliance inspections of ESBC private hire and hackney carriage vehicles. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically taxi services, and is located in the UKG24 region (Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom). The procurement was handled directly, below the threshold, and without competition. The award was completed on 30th September 2025, and the contract runs from 29th May 2025 to 28th May 2028, with potential renewal options extending up to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive services industry, particularly those specialising in MOT inspections and vehicle compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fit for this tender could benefit from partnerships or alliances with other local service providers due to the contractual scope concerning vehicle inspection and certification. The contract involves multiple suppliers, indicating that the opportunity caters to a range of service levels, potentially enhancing business growth through participation in a consolidated public service initiative.

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Notice Title

TESTING STATIONS FOR TAXIS

Notice Description

Nominate Mot testing stations to carry out certificate of compliance inspections for ESBC private hire and hackney carriage vehicles. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982187261

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060900-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01283 508000

Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ALBION TEST CENTRE

ATC BURTON

BPS COMMERCIAL

KINGS TEST CENTRE

RIVERSIDE CAR SERVICING

VW SERVICES

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