Published date: 21 April 2022

This notice was replaced on 12 September 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 12 September 2022)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

TN23 1PL

Value of contract

£38,400 to £64,000

Procurement reference

DN07226

Published date

21 April 2022

Closing date

4 May 2022

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

2 June 2022

Contract end date

1 June 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Contract No. VCT/22/1 Ashford Borough Council require the services of an established and experienced organisation, capable of working with the Licensing team in delivering a regime of Compliance testing for licensed vehicles. This includes ensuring licensed vehicles are booked in for routine testing, that failures and missed tests are reported to the council, and that suitable records are maintained and shared with the Licensing team in order that we can continue to ensure the licensed fleet are safe for use. Such tests are required 6-monthly of all hackney and private hire vehicles, with approximately 100 of each type of vehicle being licensed currently. In addition additional tests will be required to be undertaken where vehicle owners swap vehicles or where instructed by the Licensing Officers.

More information

Links

Additional text

The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephanie Leonard

Address

Civic Centre,Tannery Lane
ASHFORD
TN231PL
England

Telephone

01233 330371

Email

stephanie.leonard@ashford.gov.uk