Award

Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Feb 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020. The procurement process, managed by The Highland Council, aimed to select a supplier for statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles. The contract includes an enhanced MOT Standard with additional Safety, Utility, and Appearance inspections. Key dates include the award on 2023-02-13 and the contract signed on 2020-05-21. The location for service delivery is the Highlands, UKM6 region, with the buyer identified as The Highland Council.

This tender for taxi inspection services presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in vehicle testing and inspection services. SMEs in the automotive industry would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process due to the specific service requirements outlined. This open procedure tender by The Highland Council seeks to ensure compliance with MOT standards and enhance the safety and quality of taxi and private hire vehicles throughout The Highland Council area. Businesses offering inspection services, including those with expertise in MOT compliance and safety inspections, are encouraged to explore this contract opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020

Notice Description

The Highland Council have awarded a contract to a single supplier for the Statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council has awarded a Taxi Inspection Services contract across The Highland Council Area to a single contractor. The services shall take the form of statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471091
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVERFORD AUTOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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