TD1566 - For Inclusion on a Framework for the Provision of Garage Services for the Inspection and Testing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles

Tenders are invited for inclusion on the framework for provision of Garage Services for the Inspection and Testing of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. The successful Service Providers awarded a position on the framework will be responsible for providing the service, liaising closely with the Derby City Council Representatives

The Council currently has 250 licensed Hackney Carriage vehicles and 834 licensed Private Hire vehicles. Each of these will require an annual test, and possibly retests. In addition to this, enforcement work may result in vehicles requiring 'spot checks', meter or accident damage checks. The annual inspection, any retests, meter checks, some spot checks (depending on reason) and accident damage checks are paid for by the licence holder concerned.

In some enforcement situations tests are paid for by the Council, as part of its enforcement responsibilities.

The Framework will be let for an initial period of 2 years; the Framework is estimated to commence 01st October 2020 and expire 30th September 2022

There will be an option to extend the Framework for a further 1 year. The maximum framework duration is three years.

The estimated value is based on the full three year period. This value consists of all spend through the framework including that made directly between the licence holder and Service Provider as well as Derby City Council and the Service Provider. The anticipated spend between Derby City Council and Service Provider is £30,000 over the 3 year period.

Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and August 2020 obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 16th August 2020. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 17th August 2020 Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.