Tender

Taxi Licensing Plates and Other Consumables

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 13:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of "Taxi Licensing Plates and Other Consumables." This process is under the "services" category and is primarily targeted at the regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The tender is in the "active" stage, and the procurement method is described as "Below threshold - open competition." Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 10th July 2026 and will run until 9th July 2029, with potential extensions of up to two additional 12-month periods. The Council is seeking a reliable provider to supply and deliver a variety of items, which are essential for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, including license plates, document display systems, and more, with a delivery turnaround of 48 hours.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of vehicle-related consumables and identification materials, particularly those with capabilities in quick turnover printing and delivery services. Companies that can integrate efficient ordering and delivery systems, ensuring real-time notifications, might find this tender particularly lucrative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as suitable to compete, and businesses with competitive pricing strategies and quality assurance measures are encouraged to participate, given the tender's award criteria balance of 55% price and 45% quality. This contract not only promises substantial business for the duration but also includes possibilities for extension, further solidifying growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Licensing Plates and Other Consumables

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council requires a service provider to supply and deliver various licensing materials for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, drivers, and operators within the borough. The materials include license plates, consumables, document display systems, mounting brackets, internal signage, laser-printable labels, ID cards, card holders, and blank cards for printing. The provider must offer a 48-hour turnaround delivery service and collect used plates for recycling regularly. An efficient and secure ordering portal should be provided, with delivery status notifications and the option to include additional items with plate deliveries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047195-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22455000 - ID cards

34928470 - Signage

44423400 - Signs and related items

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2029 3-4 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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