--- title: "GB-Telford: Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Inspection & Testing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-21" --- # GB-Telford: Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Inspection & Testing Service Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26.json) ## Summary The Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Inspection and Testing Service, aimed at ensuring vehicles licensed by the council meet safety and compliance standards. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 on 11th February 2022. The contract is classified under technical inspection and testing services and will take place in Telford, West Midlands. The overall value of the contract is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the contract period will commence on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st March 2025. This tender follows an open procurement method, allowing any qualified applicant to bid. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the vehicle testing industry. Companies that hold approval from the DVSA as Vehicle Testing Stations located within the Borough of Telford & Wrekin will be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, successful bidders will not only contribute to public safety but also gain a stable income through a three-year engagement with the council, establishing partnerships within the local transport sector. ## Notice The provision of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Inspection & Testing Service for vehicles licensed by Telford & Wrekin Council. Bidders must be an approved DVSA Vehicle Testing Station located within the Borough of Telford & Wrekin. The main provisions of the inspection & testing service is to: *Ensure that licensed vehicles are mechanically safe and meet the standards of the DVSA MoT. *Ensure that licensed vehicles are compliant with Telford & Wrekin Council's licence conditions. *Ensure that trailers towed by licensed vehicles are of a safe construction and suitable for the towing vehicle. *To carry out a meter accuracy test for hackney carriages on the Council's measured mile Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. The final documents are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com and you must register on the site to respond. Bidders must log in and add the Tender Access Code T2P6GKQMS3 following any instructions provided. Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. No other format will be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 2707050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com All correspondence regarding this opportunity must now go through the Delta Message Centre and no further method of correspondence will be answered or acted upon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9e9ca-2f4c-4c68-b573-8d8b49aa5c7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9e9ca-2f4c-4c68-b573-8d8b49aa5c7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd9e9ca-2f4c-4c68-b573-8d8b49aa5c7f 21st January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Telford:-Hackney-Carriage-and-Private-Hire-Inspection-&-Testing-Service/T2P6GKQMS3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98e64181-24c0-4d6d-9663-339000536c26. 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