Tender

PQ0296 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Sep 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a qualified supplier for the provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Service under Tender ID PQ0296. This contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and will last for two years until 31st October 2023, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The inspections will ensure the roadworthiness of various PSVs, and the successful bidder will need to conduct two to three inspections monthly. Interested suppliers must submit their quotation by noon on 11th October 2021 via the Council's e-tendering system, in-tend.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection and vehicle maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in commercial and public service vehicle standards. Companies that employ trained vehicle inspectors familiar with DVSA regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and expansion, especially for SMEs capable of providing consistent and high-quality inspection services.

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Notice Title

PQ0296 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Service

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the Provision of a PSV Vehicle Inspector. This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 1st November 2021 until 31st October 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, dependant on the requirement of the service and performance of the supplier. Birmingham City Council (the Council) is looking to source a fully qualified PSV Vehicle Inspector to carry out scheduled and spot check inspections on behalf of the Council. The inspections will check the roadworthiness of the Contractors vehicles under the Council's Transport Framework, in line with the guidelines laid down by the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Guide to maintaining vehicle roadworthiness (for commercial vehicles and Public Service Vehicles (PSV's) and the core specification of the Transport Framework. Vehicles to be inspected include both wheelchair accessible and non-wheelchair accessible Public Service Vehicles (PSV's). The person the Council is seeking must be technically competent and operationally aware of the safety standards that apply to the vehicles they examine. They should been trained in the techniques of vehicle examination, diagnosis and reporting, and possess a sound working knowledge of the relevant inspection manuals produced by DVSA. The Council anticipates that inspections will be carried out two to three times per month, therefore the successful Provider will need to be available for those periods of time; indicative dates will be agreed at mobilisation stage for the successful provider. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 11th October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37902e79-512a-45ab-8d55-f98a9d86adc5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50112200 - Car maintenance services

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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