--- title: "Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Testing Stations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Testing Stations Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec8f1b97-c532-4872-8ec7-5c2efe011ab4.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting applications for the establishment of an approved supplier list to conduct MOT and Certificate of Compliance testing for licensed Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles. The procurement process is at the tender stage and adopts an open procedure. The end date for tender submissions is 17 January 2025, while the contract will commence on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2028. The industry category for this contract is "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment", and it is geographically focused in the West Northamptonshire area, particularly within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key criteria include compliance with WNC Taxi and Private Hire Policy and DVSA standards, and all tests must be conducted at the contractor's approved Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) within the specified region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle testing services to grow their operations by partnering with a public sector organisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, offering them a chance to expand their footprint and gain a steady stream of work over the contract period. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender are those that have DVSA-approved MOT testing stations and are capable of providing reliable and thorough vehicle compliance testing across both rural and urban areas under the jurisdiction of West Northamptonshire Council. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is seeking to establish an approved supplier list of experienced and qualified contractors to provide MOT and Certificate of Compliance testing for licensed Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles. Contractors must carry out vehicle testing in accordance with the WNC Taxi and Private Hire Policy and conduct MOT tests in compliance with the standards set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). All testing must be conducted at the contractor's approved Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) within the West Northamptonshire area. To ensure adequate coverage across both rural and urban locations, WNC is inviting applications from DVSA-approved MOT testing stations situated in different geographical areas of the Council's jurisdiction. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5011bef-1ac9-4486-a5a9-efd18c9ad9b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | 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 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5011bef-1ac9-4486-a5a9-efd18c9ad9b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5011bef-1ac9-4486-a5a9-efd18c9ad9b2 25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/ 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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