--- title: "Tender Process for West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-08" --- # Tender Process for West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a577c4f6-1f73-4b0b-922d-9338e3bf7eb4.json) ## Summary West Suffolk Council has initiated a tender process for compliance garages to perform taxi and private hire vehicle tests. The procurement is designed to select approved testing centres that can meet the Council's stringent standards as detailed in various compliance documents. This tender is classified under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons and related maintenance services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the process going live on 12 August 2024 and a submission deadline set for 15:00 on 18 September 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 16 October 2024 and will run until 31 March 2027. The project location is Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (postal code IP33 3YU). This tender presents a significant opportunity for local garages specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services to potentially increase their business by becoming an authorised testing centre for West Suffolk Council. Eligible businesses, particularly SMEs, that have a proven track record in vehicle compliance testing and can adhere to the Council's specific requirements are well-suited to apply. Participation in this open procedure could lead to long-term collaboration with the Council, benefiting from recurrent business and enhanced market credibility. Questions or requests for clarifications must be submitted by 16 September 2024. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to seek approved testing centres for delivery of West Suffolk Council's designated Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Test: Testing centres must ensure that taxi tests are undertaken in line with the following key documents: o West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages: Short Form Supply of Service Contract o The West Suffolk Council Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Inspection Form o The West Suffolk Council Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Trailer Inspection Form o The West Suffolk Council Guide for the Inspection of Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles The tender process will go live on Suffolk Sourcing on 12 August 2024. Garages that wish to apply will need to respond to submit a bid through the Suffolk Sourcing platform. As part of their application Garages will be evaluated based on the responses submitted. Applications will need to be submitted by 18 September 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Additional information: For additional information see the document titled Briefing and instruction - garages Responses will be assessed against the garage's ability to comply with the Council's standards as set out under West Suffolk Council Compliance Garages: Short Form Supply of Service Contract. Any questions or clarifications should be sent through by the end of 16 September. Complete applications must be submitted by 15:00 on 18 September. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8687711b-f240-4999-baa3-5555cb1e2161 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment - 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles - 50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts - 50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes - 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions - 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services - 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8687711b-f240-4999-baa3-5555cb1e2161 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8687711b-f240-4999-baa3-5555cb1e2161 8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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