This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2021 at 20:29

Tender

18 Feb 2021 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of MOT services specifically for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages. This procurement falls under the services category, classified as road transport services as per CPV codes. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a critical deadline for tender submissions set for 22nd March 2021. The chosen suppliers will be required to provide services in Birmingham, with a notable annual requirement of approximately 5,250 MOT tests, including supplementary inspections mandated by local legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) and other related businesses, particularly those specialising in vehicle testing and accident inspections. Companies that possess the ability to deliver high-quality services, while adhering to the stringent testing standards set by both the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the Birmingham City Council, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement. Additionally, the competitive nature of the process, which allows for multiple participants within a four-year agreement, makes it a pivotal chance for SMEs and specialised service providers to expand their operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MOT Services for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the provision of MOT services for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages. The Council requires Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) local to and within the Birmingham boundaries to undertake MOT testing and re-tests as specified by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and appropriate legislation. In addition, the Vehicle Testing Stations are required to undertake a supplementary Council specific test which ensures licensed vehicles meet the Council's standards. Birmingham has approximately 5,250 annual MOT tests which includes MOT test and supplementary tests. A proportion of these may be subject to a MOT re-test. In addition, Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) are asked to provide accident inspections - this may be as many as 500 annually. This requirement covers the following vehicles:* Hackney Carriages* Private Hire Vehicles* Limousines* Adapted Vehicles

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the provision of MOT services for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages. The Council requires Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) local to and within the Birmingham boundaries to undertake MOT testing and re-tests as specified by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and appropriate legislation. In addition, the Vehicle Testing Stations are required to undertake a supplementary Council specific test which ensures licensed vehicles meet the Council's standards. Birmingham has approximately 5,250 annual MOT tests which includes MOT test and supplementary tests. A proportion of these may be subject to a MOT re-test. In addition, Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) are asked to provide accident inspections - this may be as many as 500 annually. This requirement covers the following vehicles:* Hackney Carriages* Private Hire Vehicles* Limousines* Adapted Vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02941e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024536-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Auto-Moto Birmingham

Autofit Centre Limited

Pheonix vehicle Management Limited t/a The Auto Workshop

Saki's Auto Centre

Swift Repairs Limited

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