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Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to contract for the "Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire," aimed at ensuring taxi and private hire drivers meet necessary medical standards. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 22 May 2019. The contract has a total value of £448,000 and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to healthcare provision for transport operators.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in driver medical examinations and related health services. Companies that have experience with regulatory health standards and possess the necessary professional accreditations will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evident by the competitive bidding statistics, which saw all three submitted bids from SMEs. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence and contribute to community benefits as outlined in the procurement goals of the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage the services of a Provider to carry out medicals on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put a contract in place for the provision of medicals to be carried out on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers. The Council has a duty of care to ensure all taxi and private hire taxi drivers meet the Council's licensing requirements and that all taxi and private hire taxi drivers must have a valid 'fit for work' medical certificate,

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581326
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379573
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£448,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Kinnear
Contact Email
lauren.kinnear@edinburgh.gov.uk, pauline.sutherland@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY HEALTH CLINIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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