MSDC Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection - AWARD

Mid Sussex District Council ("the Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Fitness Inspection as set out in these documents.

The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on Friday 01 August 2025 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years until Wednesday 31 July 2030

The Council is procuring this Contract following a Tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Specification.

The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract.

The Council's key objectives for this Contract are:

- To obtain a quality and efficient service for the Council's licence holders - Compliance with relevant legislation

It is a legislative requirement that MOT testing facilities for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles must be situated within the Mid-Sussex District boundaries.

The Council has set the fee for a fitness test at £53 for the duration of the 5 year contract. By submitting a tender, you are agreeing to charge for fitness tests on this basis.