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title: "TC016 Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing"
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# TC016 Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4933e82c-97b7-4c59-983e-5181836ef42c

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## Summary

Bolton Council is seeking to appoint up to six DVSA Accredited Contractors for the "TC016 Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing" project, valued at £400,000. This open tender falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 18 February 2017 to 17 February 2019. The tender was published on 22 July 2019, with the initial tender period closing on 7 December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance, particularly those with DVSA accreditation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete due to the priority given to their participation. Businesses that can provide comprehensive testing services and possess the necessary qualifications are well-suited to take advantage of this contract, which aims to ensure compliance for licensed vehicles operating within Bolton's borough boundaries.

## Notice

The Council has a statutory duty, provided by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, to ensure that all PHV's and HCV's that operate within the borough's boundaries undergo regular mechanical and bodywork compliance checks to ensure their suitability to be used as 'taxis' licensed by the Council. The Authority is seeking to appoint up to six DVSA Accredited Contractors to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement. The proprietors of the vehicles shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e87faf-a7b5-412d-9ea5-f320e14599d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2017 - 17 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BOLTON COUNCIL (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; BROWNLOW WAY GARAGE; CAMPBELL ST MOT CENTRE; PM AUTOS (BOLTON) LIMITED TRADING AS MOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e87faf-a7b5-412d-9ea5-f320e14599d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e87faf-a7b5-412d-9ea5-f320e14599d2
  22nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7610bc1d-d8a4-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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