--- title: "Taxi Testing for the Borough Council of Wellingborough" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WELLAND PROCUREMENT ON BEHALF OF BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH" published: "2019-01-03" --- # Taxi Testing for the Borough Council of Wellingborough Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT ON BEHALF OF BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-485597c0-b3d2-4e25-a3aa-935b0b49ab5c.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Wellingborough, represented by Welland Procurement, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Taxi Testing." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of cars," is currently in the Award stage. The initial contract commenced on 2nd November 2018 and lasts for two years, with a potential one-year extension at the Council's discretion. Interested bidders needed to submit their proposals via the specified e-tender portal by 12:00 noon on 14th August 2018, while the contract's delivery is expected to take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and condition testing of vehicles, particularly those holding a valid DVSA certificate. Companies with established testing facilities located within five miles of the Borough boundary would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of the procurement aims to ensure high service standards and flexibility for vehicle owners, potentially benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on vehicle repair and maintenance services. ## Notice Mechanical and Condition Testing & Inspection of Licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles on behalf of the Borough Council of Wellingborough. Bidders must hold a valid and current DVSA certificate and the testing facilities must be situated no further than five (5) miles from the Borough boundary. The Council intend to issue contracts for testing and inspection to two separate contractors. This is to offer flexibility to the vehicle owners and help ensure service standards remain competitive. The initial contract period will be two years with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council (a contract term of 2+1). The contract will commence 2nd November 2018. Interested parties should visit www.eastmidstenders.org from WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY to express their interest and access the tender documents. Responses must be submitted via this e-tender portal no later than 12:00 noon Tuesday 14th August 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98334f14-e83e-4220-90d4-654f4844e9f9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2020 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT ON BEHALF OF BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | SB AUTOCARE (WELLINGBOROUGH; VEHICLE TESTING STATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars ## Release History - 3 Jan 2019 at 17:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98334f14-e83e-4220-90d4-654f4844e9f9 - 3 Jul 2018 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c3eecc-fffc-4396-8c03-19dcc94d0a7a - 3 Jul 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c3eecc-fffc-4396-8c03-19dcc94d0a7a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98334f14-e83e-4220-90d4-654f4844e9f9 3rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c3eecc-fffc-4396-8c03-19dcc94d0a7a 3rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ To register your interest and access the tender documents please visit www.eastmidstenders.org from 4th July ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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