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Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework. | UKGovscan
The submission deadline passed on 6 Oct 2025, 4:00pm.
Description
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for their Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework.
This procurement exercise is being run as a Closed Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority will appoint up to six DVSA Accredited Contractors (the "Providers") to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement.
The proprietors of the vehicles (the "Vehicle Proprietor"), shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.
The Framework will start on 10 January 2026 for two years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£300,000
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Jan 2026 – Jan 2028
£300,000
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Price(price)
Quality
Social Value
Key Dates
Published
5 September 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
6 October 2025
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
10 January 2026 – 9 January 2028 · may extend to 9 January 2030
Extension option
A break clause after two years allows the Council to review the providers and opt to extend for a further two years, but only if the providers continue to meet the contractual requirements.
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Open procedure
Route to market
Framework set up
Main category
Services
Category
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Delivery location
UKD3
Buyer Reference
TC016
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
50100000 – Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment