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title: "Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing - Compliance Testing"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing - Compliance Testing

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ab074df-6426-4b16-8166-2a96604c10cb

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing - Compliance Testing" project, which falls under the services category, specifically related to vehicle inspections. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage with an active contract valued at £70,000. This contract period runs from 2nd June 2017 to 1st June 2020, with a publication date for the award notice on 22nd February 2019. Interested bidders should note that the final date for submitting tender expressions was 1st March 2017, and the inspections are to be carried out in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity opens avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector contracts, particularly in the automotive services industry. Businesses with capabilities in vehicle mechanical fitness and inspection services are well-suited to compete for this contract, taking advantage of the three-year duration with potential extensions that may further enhance their business growth and market presence.

## Notice

Section 50 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 provides that Local Authorities have a responsibility to examine hackney carriages (taxis) and private hire vehicles regarding their mechanical fitness for such use. Expressions of Interest are invited, via submission of a tender for carrying out the inspection of vehicles for a three year period, with a possible further extension of one year, plus one year. Additional information: This opportunity is being advertised on the South East Business Portal where there is further information, and the tender can be downloaded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a0c4f7-9b3f-485c-a8a2-89dd83c7da10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2017 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHFORD MOT CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34115000 - Other passenger cars

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a0c4f7-9b3f-485c-a8a2-89dd83c7da10
- 31 Jan 2017 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d9f498-379d-4498-8bb1-8fabd8b6b103

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a0c4f7-9b3f-485c-a8a2-89dd83c7da10
  22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d9f498-379d-4498-8bb1-8fabd8b6b103
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/
  South East Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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