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title: "Vehicle suitability examination for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Vehicle suitability examination for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles Contract

Buyer: EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e5b335f-61bc-4c5a-8d61-9349b5554214

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Eastbourne Borough Council seeking garages in the Eastbourne area to conduct vehicle suitability examinations for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. This tender, titled "Vehicle suitability examination for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles Contract", falls under the taxi services category and is classified as an open procedure, which is below threshold. The tender was published on 10th October 2018, with responses due by 14:00 on 24th October 2018, ultimately leading to an awarded contract valued at £94,000, effective from 1st November 2018 until 31st October 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for garages and service providers specialising in vehicle inspections, particularly for those focused on taxi services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in vehicle examinations can compete for this contract, bolstering their market presence and contributing to the local transport infrastructure. Engaging with this tender can enhance their business growth by establishing long-term contracts with local authorities and expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Eastbourne Borough Council requires garages in the Eastbourne area to provide vehicle suitability examinations for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. A specification, Appendix 1, for the project is attached. Appendix 2 is the Quality Evaluation Questions please ensure you complete and return these with your quotation response. Should you wish to take part in the selection process please submit your full Quotation via email to: TaxiSafety@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk by 14:00 on 24th October 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a93147-bcd9-47bc-b459-a73e864447d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| 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 | EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EASTBOURNE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN21 4TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Eastbourne |
| Electoral ward | Upperton |
| Westminster constituency | Eastbourne |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EASTBOURNE MOTORING CENTRE; VISICK CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a93147-bcd9-47bc-b459-a73e864447d5
- 10 Oct 2018 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1c4c1e-5595-4ff8-843b-164efbb3e338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57a93147-bcd9-47bc-b459-a73e864447d5
  23rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f1c4c1e-5595-4ff8-843b-164efbb3e338
  10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af8bea7d-329b-4cb2-baf3-f773fb718f56
  Request for Quotation Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1c82f24-3305-49dd-8c58-f03f36d31891
  Form of Quotation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7b0b4e5-894d-48ad-951e-21e902076dc7
  Draft Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5d2563f-1962-4195-b2a3-d82726fabb1e
  Fitness of Vehicle Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d5be9e2-0c6f-4a2b-97ea-40631dc491c7
  Quality Evaulations Questions MUST BE RETURNED

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