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title: "Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54837e2f-d03c-4ecd-833b-8d055e5bdb8d

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## Summary

The Trafford Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Taxi and Private Hire Testing Service", aimed at appointing providers to inspect private hire and hackney carriage vehicles to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This tender, classified under "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment", had a contract value of £300,000, with a minimum value of £200,000, and was published on 28 October 2020. The procurement method used is the open procedure, and the tender period closed on 30 November 2020, while the contract period spans from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive services sector, particularly those involved in vehicle maintenance, inspection, and related compliance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a recognised suitability for them within this procurement. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in vehicle compliance and inspection will be well-positioned to tap into this contract, as it aligns with the technical standards outlined by Trafford Council and industry regulations.

## Notice

To appoint a provider(s) to carry out inspections of existing and proposed private hire and hackney carriage vehicles to ensure that they meet the standards of fitness as set out in: (a) the Trafford Council Manual of Inspections; and (b) the Vehicle Inspectorate MOT Inspection Manual.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbf8004-cd9e-4383-81cf-536d9b6aa327 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LP MCR; PETER RAMSEY AUTO SERVICES; PRESTIGE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbf8004-cd9e-4383-81cf-536d9b6aa327
- 28 Oct 2020 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a0f3bb-cf95-4eff-acbb-75e6861d89cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fbf8004-cd9e-4383-81cf-536d9b6aa327
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a0f3bb-cf95-4eff-acbb-75e6861d89cd
  28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e75596e8-0119-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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