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title: "Cambridge City Council - Taxi Licensing Vehicle Testing Stations"
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# Cambridge City Council - Taxi Licensing Vehicle Testing Stations

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f37d7b01-6d4f-4232-9b8b-fe75777c0821

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council has issued a tender for Taxi Licensing Vehicle Testing Stations. The council is responsible for licensing Hackney Carriage Vehicles and Private Hire Vehicles in Cambridge. The vehicles need to pass a Certificate of Compliance every 6 months to ensure mechanical fitness and compliance with council requirements. Companies interested in testing and inspecting these vehicles need to adhere to council standards. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 24th June 2024. The contract period begins on 28th August 2024 and ends on 30th June 2027.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses involved in repair, maintenance, vehicle services, and taxi operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses offering vehicle testing, inspection, and compliance services aligned with regulatory standards are well-suited to compete. The market for taxi services and vehicle maintenance in Cambridge presents growth potential for qualified businesses looking to engage in service contracts with the council.

## Notice

Cambridge City council is responsible for the licensing of Hackney Carriage Vehicles and Private hire Vehicles within the city. A requirement of being licensed with Cambridge City Council, is the licenced vehicle must be tested and pass a certificate of Compliance before they can be licenced. Once licenced they must undergo a Certificate of Compliance every 6 months. This is to ensure that the vehicle is mechanically fit and proper for its purpose as a licenced vehicle. The council currently has 377 vehicles licenced, all of which require 2 vehicle tests per year. At present, vehicles are inspected and tested at the council garage. The council would like to now review if there are companies who are interested in the testing/inspecting of these vehicles. The companies will be required to comply with council requirements. Inspections will not only cover the mechanical fitness of the vehicle (which must be to MOT standard), but also take into account its condition, cleanliness, the accuracy of the taximeter if fitted, also its suitability if appropriate, for use as a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Further to this, inspections will be required to ensure vehicle meet the councils current policy requirements. Inspections and tests are also required throughout the year for new or replacement vehicles and those repaired following accident damage. Wheelchair accessible vehicles, in addition to the full vehicle inspection, will also be required to undergo a short initial wheelchair vehicle specification test. Vehicles that fail a test will be permitted a re-test in line with DVSA guidance. Vehicles submitted outside of these guidelines will once again be subject to payment of the full vehicle inspection fee. When vehicles fail their MOT or certificate of compliance the garage will be required to immediately notify the council via e-mail by sending a testing check list letter. The MOT and Certificate of Compliance must be completed in triplicate, the first copy is to be given to the owner of the vehicle, the second copy is to be forwarded to the Licensing Team via email at Cambridge City Council and the third copy retained by the Vehicle Examiner in accordance with the requirements for retaining MOT data. It may, on occasions be necessary for an Officer of the Council's Licensing Section to attend a vehicle examination. At such times the appointed vehicle examiner (subject to HSE requirements) will be required to give the Licensing Officer access to the vehicle testing area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5992d5-9b94-416b-9bae-dc6ff2f10b8f |
| 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 30 Jun 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| 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

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5992d5-9b94-416b-9bae-dc6ff2f10b8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe5992d5-9b94-416b-9bae-dc6ff2f10b8f
  30th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1ece0666-991e-ef11-812b-005056b64545
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