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title: "PROVISION OF PRIVATE HIRE / HACKNEY CARRIAGE VEHICLE TESTING SERVICE"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PROVISION OF PRIVATE HIRE / HACKNEY CARRIAGE VEHICLE TESTING SERVICE

Buyer: HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55c35d08-9f5e-47fd-b5e0-441efe6f447f

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## Summary

The Harrogate Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Private Hire / Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing Service" in the transport services industry. This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, having published the notice on 23rd July 2018. The contract, valued at £110,000, is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run for four years, concluding on 30th September 2022. The contract will require testing services from interested parties, specifically located in the Harrogate and Ripon areas.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involved in vehicle maintenance and transport services. Companies that specialise in fleet management, repair, and maintenance, as well as those that operate testing facilities for vehicles, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help these businesses expand their client base, establish long-term relationships with the Council, and secure a steady flow of income over the contract period.

## Notice

The Council is seeking tenders from interested parties to provide three private hire / hackney carriage vehicle testing services, two based in the Harrogate area and one in the Ripon area. The contract will run for a period of four years. It is envisaged that the contract will commence on 01/10/2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e75b65b-b1be-47b8-a0c0-9ff134955352 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| Post town | Harrogate |
| Postcode | HG1 2SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate |
| Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CARMASTER (UK; KWIK-FIT (GB; SIMON GRAEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34110000 - Passenger cars
- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e75b65b-b1be-47b8-a0c0-9ff134955352
- 23 Jul 2018 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1558035-8964-4188-b344-9061db2c7adc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e75b65b-b1be-47b8-a0c0-9ff134955352
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1558035-8964-4188-b344-9061db2c7adc
  23rd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d4cfff8-858e-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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