Planning

Market Engagement Event - MOT Testing

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Jan 2021 at 16:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Event - MOT Testing." This initiative falls within the motor vehicles industry category and is taking place in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. A meet the buyer event will be held virtually on 25th January 2021, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with an engagement end date scheduled for 24th January 2021. The Council is seeking to gather interest for a new framework for Vehicle Testing Stations to assist with MOT testing and re-tests, as legislation requires. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their attendance by contacting the Council's representative via email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle testing and maintenance services, particularly those interested in public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Attending the market engagement event will provide valuable insights into the procurement procedure and how to effectively submit proposals, making it a critical step for businesses looking to enhance their involvement in the public sector and secure new contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event - MOT Testing

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council has a requirement for Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) to undertake MOT testing and re-tests as specified by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and appropriate legislation. There is currently a framework in place that is due to expire in June 2021. We are looking to engage with the market to gauge the level of interest in participating in a new framework and to provide the market with information on how to tender for Council business. A meet the buyer market engagement event will take place on Monday 25th January 2021, 10:00am-11:30am via Microsoft Teams. Following a presentation given by Council representatives on the new framework and how to tender for Council business, there will be the opportunity for interested suppliers to ask any relevant questions. If you are interested in attending, please email: Rebecca.x.smith@birmingham.gov.uk with your company name, and the name and email address of your attendees. If you cannot attend the event, please send an email detailing this and we will ensure that the presentation slides and Q&A responses are provided to you following the event. Suppliers must note that the discussions held do not guarantee that the Council will procure any such supply and services or accept any proposals offered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d346573c-d35e-4fb0-92c5-9d775a7f60e1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
BIRMINGHAM
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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