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title: "Provision of Vehicle Testing Services for MBC"
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buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-14"
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# Provision of Vehicle Testing Services for MBC

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3445b77b-3aa6-42f2-a234-6991f9e4586d

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Vehicle Testing Services for MBC," aimed at sourcing up to three qualified suppliers within the Borough of Maidstone. The procurement is classified under Repair and maintenance services of cars and is open until 12:00pm on 4th February 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 28th February 2025. Key deadlines include the submission of completed tenders by 11th February 2022 and the evaluation process scheduled for the week commencing 14th February 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public procurement. Companies specialising in vehicle maintenance, testing services, and related sectors are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Council not only offers potential revenue but also establishes a firm relationship with a key public entity in the region.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a panel of up to 3 suitably qualified suppliers based within the Borough of Maidstone to provide a vehicle testing service, more particularly described in the specification to the licensing section of Maidstone Borough Council ("the Council"). The Council will also consider appointing a sole contractor should it be deemed the most economically advantageous decision. *AS ABOVE, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT APPOINTED CONTRACTORS MUST BE WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE* Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Friday 14th January 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 4th February 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 11th February 2022 Evaluation: w/c Monday 14th February 2022 Appointment of panel: w/c Monday 21st February 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f416c4-db2a-4d9f-a2c6-f08c09cf44df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f416c4-db2a-4d9f-a2c6-f08c09cf44df
- 14 Jan 2022 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66097eb-804b-4a7d-9e2b-d0b4866d59a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f416c4-db2a-4d9f-a2c6-f08c09cf44df
  14th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66097eb-804b-4a7d-9e2b-d0b4866d59a6
  14th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=da0ceb02-2975-ec11-8110-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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