--- title: "CBC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-17" --- # CBC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection Buyer: CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f69b.json) ## Summary Crawley Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "CBC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection," focusing on technical automobile inspection services within the Crawley area in West Sussex. The procurement is currently at the tender update stage, with submissions accepted until 26th January 2026. The initiative follows the Open Procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023, and the council plans to award up to four concession contracts commencing on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031. The procurement is aimed at ensuring high standards in vehicle testing and public safety, with a set fee of £65 for the Certificate of Compliance test, which includes an MOT and is subject to annual CPI adjustments. This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle testing and maintenance services, which can benefit from consistent work over the five-year contract period. Given the focus on professional standards and customer satisfaction, companies that excel in these areas and can operate within the Crawley Borough boundaries will find this contract particularly appealing. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement seeks to broaden access to smaller entities within the region. This concession not only supports operational growth through reliable, ongoing demand but also promises enhancement in service delivery and value owing to its structured pricing and regulatory compliance requirements. ## Notice Crawley Borough Council ("the Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Testing and Assessment, referred to as the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) as set out in these documents. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the concession contract is scheduled to be on Wednesday 01 April 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years until Monday 31 March 2031. The Council is procuring this concession contract following the Open Procedure under the UK Procurement Act 2023 (and its supporting Regulations) and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding a maximum of four separate contracts for the provision of the concession detailed in the Specification. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the concession to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The awarded contractors will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract. The Council's key objectives for this Contract are: - To obtain a quality and efficient service for the Council's licence holders - Compliance with relevant legislation - A focus on vehicle standards and public safety as key priorities. It is a legislative requirement that MOT/Certificate of Compliance testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Crawley Borough Council boundaries. The Council has set the fee for a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) test at PS65. This includes an MOT Test for the vehicle. There is an opportunity to increase annually based on the Consumer Prices Index subject to the agreement of the Council on 1st April each year for the duration of the 5 year contract. By submitting a tender, you are agreeing to charge for Certificate of Compliance (CoC) tests (inclusive of an MOT test) on this basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083893-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CRAWLEY | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH10 1UZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Crawley | | Electoral ward | Three Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Crawley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2025 at 14:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083893-2025 - 16 Dec 2025 at 12:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083309-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083893-2025 17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083309-2025 16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38810 ## Notice URLs - https://www.crawley.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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