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title: "TC016 - Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing 2021"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f593cc90-e36d-41c6-9a5e-0ff07ea93157"
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buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON"
published: "2021-06-25"
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# TC016 - Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing 2021

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f593cc90-e36d-41c6-9a5e-0ff07ea93157

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "TC016 - Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing 2021." This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services and has a total value of £340,000. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 26th July 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2023. The procurement is targeted at service providers located in the North West region of England, with the authority aiming to appoint six DVSA Accredited Contractors to carry out the necessary vehicle testing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the vehicle repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in private hire and hackney carriage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, with the potential to establish long-term relationships through the Framework Agreement. Participating in this procurement process could enable qualifying businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their visibility within the local transportation market.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle (HCV/PHV) Testing which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint six DVSA Accredited Contractors (the "Providers") to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement. The proprietors of the vehicles (the "Vehicle Proprietor"), shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cce52-3fd1-4941-9c34-0a2750c3acc0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cce52-3fd1-4941-9c34-0a2750c3acc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cce52-3fd1-4941-9c34-0a2750c3acc0
  25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dd6d4482-afd5-eb11-810c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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