--- title: "Crawley Borough Council - Concession for Testing & Inspection of Private Hire & Hackney Carriage Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2021-01-13" --- # Crawley Borough Council - Concession for Testing & Inspection of Private Hire & Hackney Carriage Vehicles Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30ecde62-e3e6-4b13-b2a1-d5dbcc5c3ccd.json) ## Summary Crawley Borough Council, represented by SE Shared Services, is currently conducting an open tender for the concession to provide testing and inspection services for private hire and hackney carriage vehicles. This procurement process is classified under the taxi services and technical inspection categories. The deadline for submitting bids is 19 February 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2021, running until 31 March 2024. All required inspection services must be performed at facilities located within the Borough of Crawley. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicular inspection and related services. Companies that are well-suited to bid include garages or automotive service providers that operate within Crawley and possess the capability to carry out compliance inspections according to local regulations. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable chance to expand their service offerings by partnering with the Council, supporting the local economy while fulfilling the necessary technical requirements. ## Notice Crawley Borough Council invites bids for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles Fitness Inspections. The Council licences approximately 750 vehicles, and each vehicle is required to have undertaken a Certificate of Compliance once per annum if under 4 years old, twice per annum if older than 4 years, and as required following the repair of a vehicle after a collision resulting in damage which affects the use, appearance or mechanics of the vehicle. The Council shall appoint a maximum of five garages to deliver the Contracts for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. All MOT testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Borough of Crawley, as detailed in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1976, section 50. How to bid for the opportunity: 1. Find the project on the SE Shared Services Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current) and click 'Express Interest' (Note: You will need to login or create a free account on the Portal to do so) 2. Download the Council's Document Set from the ITT tab on the project and read the included information, which includes instructions on how to complete your bid. 3. Upload your tender return to the portal under the 'My Tender Return' section on the ITT tab, and click 'Submit Return' prior to the deadline. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8a589d-c583-4dd7-affb-37fa5c6c1db7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH10 1UZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Crawley | | Electoral ward | Three Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Crawley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 60120000 - Taxi services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2021 at 18:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8a589d-c583-4dd7-affb-37fa5c6c1db7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8a589d-c583-4dd7-affb-37fa5c6c1db7 13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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