--- title: "PQ0196 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-02" --- # PQ0196 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dde70f8-c41f-4ee4-848e-ada9354d5b1e.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking suppliers for the "Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector" contract, which is classified under machinery-inspection services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 2nd November 2018, and the contract expected to commence on 19th November 2018, lasting for two years with a possible one-year extension. Vendors will be required to conduct inspections to ensure the roadworthiness of PS vehicles, minibuses, and tail-hoist vehicles in accordance with DVSA guidelines. Prospective bidders should register through the in-tend system for communication and submission purposes. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in technical inspections and compliance with safety regulations. Firms that provide fleet support services or have expertise in regulatory vehicle standards are well-suited to compete. Given the three-year potential duration and the expectation of thorough inspections, suppliers that can demonstrate reliability and quality in service provision should find this contract advantageous for business growth in the public sector. ## Notice Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the Provision of a PSV Vehicle Inspector. This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 19th November 2018 until 18th November 2020, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, dependant on the requirement of the service and performance of the supplier. Carry out scheduled and spot check inspections on behalf of the Council to check the roadworthiness of the Contractors vehicles (to include PS Vehicles, Minibuses and Tail-hoist Vehicles) under the Council's Transport Framework in line with the guidelines laid down by the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). * Inspect the tail lifts / hoists lifting equipment and any associated accessories used to lift persons on the PS Vehicles in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations where relevant. * Observe drivers conducting daily walk around checks at Contractors. * Check and examine maintenance records and drivers defect books kept by the Contractor to ensure the provider is maintaining their fleet in line with guidelines laid down in DVSA (Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness) and Birmingham City Council Core Specification. * Give advice to operators to make improvements. * Produce an electronic summary report of the findings and recommendations for each scheduled or spot check inspections undertaken no later than 5 working days of inspection. If however any urgent issues or safety concerns are identified during an inspection, the provider is to take any immediate remedial action required and inform the Council within 24hrs of the inspection * Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 6th November 2018 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/0c550dc9-552d-46f3-bb8b-6b8c4b69f141 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 18 Nov 2020 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34144220 - Breakdown vehicles - 34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles - 34210000 - Vehicle bodies - 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services - 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services - 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services - 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2018 at 08:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c550dc9-552d-46f3-bb8b-6b8c4b69f141 - 19 Oct 2018 at 20:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c550dc9-552d-46f3-bb8b-6b8c4b69f141 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c550dc9-552d-46f3-bb8b-6b8c4b69f141 2nd November 2018 - 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. 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