Award

The Supply of Identity Plates for Private Hire Vehicles & Hackney Carriages

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 10:01

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 12:29

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Birmingham City Council involves the establishment of a framework agreement for the supply of identity plates for private hire vehicles and hackney carriages. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is applicable for organisations in the UK, specifically Birmingham. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at concluding a contract on 31st May 2026, with the agreement set to last for four years, subject to performance reviews after two years. The award stage is complete, with New Auto Limited t/a Mogo UK being the chosen supplier, following an evaluation against criteria including pricing, quality, and social value. The contract was awarded with a gross value of £264,604, beginning on 31st May 2026 through to 30th May 2030, with key details being finalised as of 22nd April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in signage and printed materials, as it involves the supply and printing of various vehicle identification plates and signs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their agility and capability to handle bespoke and recyclable materials. The award to New Auto Limited indicates that SMEs can successfully navigate the procurement process and secure substantial contracts for the provision of signage-related goods, thus promoting business growth within the sector. Businesses with experience in meeting regulatory and safety standards in vehicle signage would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Identity Plates for Private Hire Vehicles & Hackney Carriages

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of supply of identity plates for private hire vehicles and hackney carriages. The scope of the proposed single framework agreement will include the supply and printing (as directed by the Council i.e., with provision for insertion of registration number, number of passengers, expiry date and plate number) of the following, all of which will be a single piece of laminate, or any other such material appropriate to the task (ideally recyclable). Ideally the task will require as few processes as possible. Private Hire Plates - printed as directed by the Council Private Hire Front Windscreen Card Semi-Permanent Window Flash Hackney Carriage Plates The framework agreement will commence 31st May 2026 and will be in place for 4 years with a break clause after year 2 subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036477-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£220,504 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£220,504 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
B1 1BB
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW AUTO LIMITED T/A MOGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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