Welland Procurement Unit · Awarded contract
Awarded

Inspection and Testing of Licensed Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles for Wellingborough

Awarded 02 Nov 2015

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Awarded02 Nov 2015
Value£130,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 9y ago2y term
Awarded 2 Nov 2015Expired 1 Nov 2017

Welland Procurement Unit awarded a contract to Kevin Rattan and S&B Autocare for the condition testing and inspection of licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles.

The contract, valued at AUD 130,000, covers an initial two-year period with an option to extend by 12 months at the Council's discretion.

Two separate contractors were appointed to provide flexibility to vehicle owners and maintain competitive service standards.

Bidders were required to hold a valid DVSA certificate and have testing facilities within five miles of the Borough boundary.

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