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title: "MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD"
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# MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD

Buyer: MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6159a511-24e5-4b1b-8585-82c68f25e3a2

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Mid Sussex District Council involves awarding a contract for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection services. The contract, titled "MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD," falls under the industry category of technical automobile inspection services (CPV code 71631200). It is geographically centred in West Sussex, specifically within the Mid-Sussex District. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract already awarded to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting until 31st July 2030. The process used an open procedure, with key objectives including service quality, professional standards, and value for money. Suppliers involved in the award include A&E Autos Ltd, Mr Mot, and V&A AUTOMOTIVE LTD T/A CMW. The Council specified a set fee of £53 for fitness tests throughout the contract duration.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection services within the technical automobile sector, particularly those located within or near the Mid-Sussex District due to legislative siting requirements. Companies experienced in managing services to high standards and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements are well-suited to this opportunity. The long-term, five-year contract period allows businesses to benefit from stable demand and develop efficiencies and improvements over time, fostering substantial growth and potential for strategic partnerships in the region.

## Notice

Mid Sussex District Council ("the Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection as set out in these documents. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Friday 01 August 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years until Wednesday 31 July 2030 The Council is procuring this Contract following a Tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract. The Council's key objectives for this Contract are: - To obtain a quality and efficient service for the Council's licence holders - Compliance with relevant legislation It is a legislative requirement that MOT testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Mid-Sussex District boundaries. The Council has set the fee for a fitness test at PS53 for the duration of the 5 year contract. By submitting a tender, you are agreeing to charge for fitness tests on this basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e87a374-aba6-433e-ada4-7f2149be8f93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,472 |
| 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 | MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH16 1SS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | A&E AUTOS; MR MOT; V&A AUTOMOTIVE LTD T/A CMW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e87a374-aba6-433e-ada4-7f2149be8f93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e87a374-aba6-433e-ada4-7f2149be8f93
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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