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Taxi Testing Centres

Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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18 Jun 2026 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for establishing Taxi Testing Centres within its boundaries. This procurement falls under the Services category and is aimed at Approved DVSA testing stations. The interested parties must handle the testing of licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles as per service level agreements. This tender, titled "Taxi Testing Centres," is open for competition with submissions due by 17 July 2026. The procurement process is an open competition set below the threshold, inviting applications under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The estimated contract value is £150,000, with a gross amount of £180,000, and the services must be delivered in the UKH16 region, particularly King's Lynn.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local motor vehicle service providers and MOT testing stations, particularly those with experience in private hire and hackney carriage vehicle testing. With a contract period beginning on 1 September 2026 and a maximum potential extension up to 2031, businesses can benefit from long-term service commitments. Ideal candidates for this contract are service providers capable of offering high-quality customer service, safety practices, and support for the Council's Net Zero ambitions, making this an excellent opportunity for SMEs keen on expanding within the public sector. The ability to support the council's sustainability commitments and efficiently manage client interactions will be advantageous for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Testing Centres

Notice Description

Applications are invited for the provision of service level agreements for MOT testing stations to provide testing of licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles. Applications must be from approved DVSA testing stations within the Council's boundaries. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-motor-vehicles-and-associated-equipment./D95KG288PG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D95KG288PG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension or series of extensions will be offered of up to a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b792
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057366-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

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