--- title: "P0673 - MOT Services for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-18" --- # P0673 - MOT Services for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers to provide MOT services for private hire and hackney carriages through an open tender process. The title of the tender is "P0673 - MOT Services for Private Hire and Hackney Carriages", and it is classified under road transport services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, which closes at noon on 22nd March 2021. The successful respondents will enter a framework agreement lasting four years, serving an estimated 5,250 annual MOT tests and supplementary inspections in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle testing, inspection, and related services, particularly those with the capability to conduct MOTs in compliance with DVSA requirements and local council standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, offering competitive services that could benefit from the volume of work associated with the city's transport operations. Businesses equipped to perform both standard and supplementary vehicle inspections are well-positioned to capitalise on this contract opportunity. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a 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: o Hackney Carriages o Private Hire Vehicles o Limousines o Adapted Vehicles The Framework Agreement will last for four (4) years, with a break clause at the end of the 2nd and 3rd year The Framework Agreement will be awarded to the five (5) highest scoring tenderers. 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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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 tender submission should be returned by noon on 22nd March 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 Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ec41b6-1bcc-471f-9027-6d24d52cec16 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71632000 - Technical testing services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2021 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ec41b6-1bcc-471f-9027-6d24d52cec16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94ec41b6-1bcc-471f-9027-6d24d52cec16 18th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f6d5907-07de-4508-a08b-988c096051d1. 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