Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8a-a913-7260-893b-16ceb388eb31/gb-telford-hackney-carriage-and-private-hire-inspection-testing-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Telford: Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Inspection & Testing Service [Telford & Wrekin Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/telford-wrekin-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 21 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 11 Feb 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The provision of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Inspection & Testing Service for vehicles licensed by Telford & Wrekin Council. Bidders must be an approved DVSA Vehicle Testing Station located within the Borough of Telford & Wrekin. The main provisions of the inspection & testing service is to: •Ensure that licensed vehicles are mechanically safe and meet the standards of the DVSA MoT. •Ensure that licensed vehicles are compliant with Telford & Wrekin Council's licence conditions. •Ensure that trailers towed by licensed vehicles are of a safe construction and suitable for the towing vehicle. •To carry out a meter accuracy test for hackney carriages on the Council's measured mile Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. The final documents are available on [delta-esourcing.com](https://www.delta-esourcing.com) and you must register on the site to respond. Bidders must log in and add the Tender Access Code T2P6GKQMS3 following any instructions provided. Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. No other format will be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 2707050 or email All correspondence regarding this opportunity must now go through the Delta Message Centre and no further method of correspondence will be answered or acted upon. 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