Horsham District Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Compliance Testing Concessions to Five Garages

Awarded 31 Mar 2016

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Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 31 Mar 2019

Horsham District Council awarded a contract to Auto Logic Gatwick, Formula One Autocentres Ltd, Kirkham Motors, Lethal Auto Design Ltd T/A 1Stop Garage, and Webber Motor Company Southern Limited for Certificate of Compliance inspection and testing of taxis and private hire vehicles under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1976, section 50.

The contract, valued at £200,000, requires testing stations to be located within the Borough of Crawley, have a minimum of two ramps, and employ at least two qualified MOT testers.

The Council licences approximately 650 vehicles, each requiring one annual inspection if under four years old and two if older.

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