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CBC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "CBC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection," focusing on technical automobile inspection services within the Crawley area in West Sussex. The procurement is currently at the tender update stage, with submissions accepted until 26th January 2026. The initiative follows the Open Procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023, and the council plans to award up to four concession contracts commencing on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031. The procurement is aimed at ensuring high standards in vehicle testing and public safety, with a set fee of £65 for the Certificate of Compliance test, which includes an MOT and is subject to annual CPI adjustments.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle testing and maintenance services, which can benefit from consistent work over the five-year contract period. Given the focus on professional standards and customer satisfaction, companies that excel in these areas and can operate within the Crawley Borough boundaries will find this contract particularly appealing. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement seeks to broaden access to smaller entities within the region. This concession not only supports operational growth through reliable, ongoing demand but also promises enhancement in service delivery and value owing to its structured pricing and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection

Notice Description

Crawley Borough Council ("the Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing and Assessment, referred to as the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) as set out in these documents. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the concession contract is scheduled to be on Wednesday 01 April 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years until Monday 31 March 2031. The Council is procuring this concession contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023 (and its supporting Regulations) and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding a maximum of four separate contracts for the provision of the concession detailed in the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the concession to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The awarded contractors will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract. The Council's key objectives for this Contract are: - To obtain a quality and efficient service for the Council's licence holders - Compliance with relevant legislation - A focus on vehicle standards and public safety as key priorities. It is a legislative requirement that MOT/Certificate of Compliance testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Crawley Borough Council boundaries. The Council has set the fee for a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) test at PS65. This includes an MOT Test for the vehicle. There is an opportunity to increase annually based on the Consumer Prices Index subject to the agreement of the Council on 1st April each year for the duration of the 5 year contract. By submitting a tender, you are agreeing to charge for Certificate of Compliance (CoC) tests (inclusive of an MOT test) on this basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083893-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@crawley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

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