--- title: "Approved Garages for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-16" --- # Approved Garages for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle inspections Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87c59146-6f97-4489-b1cf-b5a99f14441d.json) ## Summary Medway Council is currently seeking to establish an approved list of garages for the inspection and testing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. This tender, titled "Approved Garages for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle inspections," falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services of Motor Vehicles, with additional relevance to Taxi Services. The procurement, which follows an open procedure method, is in the tender stage and is set to close on 26th August 2021. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st September 2021, lasting for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for garages that provide mechanical and visual inspection services, particularly those looking to expand their client base within the taxi trade. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they would be well-suited to compete for inclusion on the approved list, which will comprise a maximum of ten garages. Successful contractors will have the chance to service licensed vehicles consistently, bolstering their business in a key local industry. ## Notice PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed5a2cda-79fe-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council is seeking to establish an approved list of garages for the testing and examining of licensed vehicles on behalf of the authority. Section 50(1) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 requires vehicles to be tested within the area of the Council, therefore the contracts statutory requirement, which relates to external provision outside the Borough, is not applicable. The Council's intention is to have a number of nominated garages, a maximum of 10, on an approved list to carry out mechanical and visual inspections of the Medway Council licensed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. The taxi trade will be able to choose, at their own discretion, which of the garages included on the final approved list to use. Garages that are awarded a contract to be included in the approved list will be subject to unannounced audits and inspections by the Authorised Officers of the Council. The Contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2021 and will continue for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 1 year, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a0b65-5bb4-4409-9ee9-6ff63ecadc21 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | MEDWAY | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a0b65-5bb4-4409-9ee9-6ff63ecadc21 - 16 Aug 2021 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5856e79e-6c8a-40f1-a26e-296bc06b14c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a0b65-5bb4-4409-9ee9-6ff63ecadc21 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5856e79e-6c8a-40f1-a26e-296bc06b14c2 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed5a2cda-79fe-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed5a2cda-79fe-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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