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title: "Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616412"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2023-02-13"
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# Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616412

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## Summary

The Highland Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020. The procurement process, managed by The Highland Council, aimed to select a supplier for statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles. The contract includes an enhanced MOT Standard with additional Safety, Utility, and Appearance inspections. Key dates include the award on 2023-02-13 and the contract signed on 2020-05-21. The location for service delivery is the Highlands, UKM6 region, with the buyer identified as The Highland Council.

This tender for taxi inspection services presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in vehicle testing and inspection services. SMEs in the automotive industry would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process due to the specific service requirements outlined. This open procedure tender by The Highland Council seeks to ensure compliance with MOT standards and enhance the safety and quality of taxi and private hire vehicles throughout The Highland Council area. Businesses offering inspection services, including those with expertise in MOT compliance and safety inspections, are encouraged to explore this contract opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

The Highland Council have awarded a contract to a single supplier for the Statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council has awarded a Taxi Inspection Services contract across The Highland Council Area to a single contractor. The services shall take the form of statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471091 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIVERFORD AUTOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471091
- 28 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB382214

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=13
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection Variation to Contract Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=14
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=15
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Standardised Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=4
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=5
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=6
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=7
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Method Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=8
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Non Disclosure Items
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=9
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Approved Sub Contractor list
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=10
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection Report Example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=11
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection Area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=12
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection Quarterly Report Example
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=1
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=2
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - List of Key Staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB382214&idx=3
  28th February 2020 - Taxi Inspection - Schedule of Price and Rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB382214
  Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020 - Statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471091
  Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2020 - The Highland Council have awarded a contract to a single supplier for the Statutory inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616412
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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