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title: "SOL - Licensing materials for plates and badges"
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# SOL - Licensing materials for plates and badges

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a5f585a-2189-405d-9696-88b52b8c425a

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of licensing materials for plates and badges, as part of their statutory responsibilities under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. This open tender process is in the procurement stage, with an end deadline for submissions set for 21st June 2021. The contract, valued at £150,000 and starting from 15th July 2021 until 14th July 2027, encompasses the supply of various items including identification plates, badges, door stickers, and related products, all required to enhance public safety within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of printed materials, identification badges, and associated licensing products, particularly those classified as SMEs. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract include those specialising in bespoke printed goods, safety signage, and accessory production for vehicle licensing, given the requirement for compatible solutions with the new case management system being implemented by the council. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their participation in public sector contracts and strengthen their market presence in the goods procurement category.

## Notice

The Licensing Team have a statutory responsibility to administer and enforce Hackney carriage and Private Hire licensing under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. When granting a licence, it is a requirement that the vehicle proprietor is issued with an identification plate to display on the vehicle, or in the case of a driver, an identification badge to wear. There are other associated materials that are required such as door/window stickers to emphasise and enhance the public safety message, as well as products such as brackets to affix the plate to the vehicle, and lanyards/clips for the badges. The service is currently implementing a case management system where licences will be processed and issued, and any materials or software needs to be compatible with this system. Additional information: Tender documents are available at http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cc5dd5-75b8-44ea-85a0-d58ef5587d27 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2021 - 14 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 22454000 - Driving licences
- 22455000 - ID cards
- 22456000 - Permits
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 35123400 - Identification badges
- 44423450 - Nameplates
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cc5dd5-75b8-44ea-85a0-d58ef5587d27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cc5dd5-75b8-44ea-85a0-d58ef5587d27
  21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/

## Provenance

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