--- title: "PQ0296 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-21" --- # PQ0296 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4329f74c-855d-4727-95ca-2baaac0b820d.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a qualified supplier for the provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Service under Tender ID PQ0296. This contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and will last for two years until 31st October 2023, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The inspections will ensure the roadworthiness of various PSVs, and the successful bidder will need to conduct two to three inspections monthly. Interested suppliers must submit their quotation by noon on 11th October 2021 via the Council's e-tendering system, in-tend. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection and vehicle maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in commercial and public service vehicle standards. Companies that employ trained vehicle inspectors familiar with DVSA regulations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and expansion, especially for SMEs capable of providing consistent and high-quality inspection services. ## 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 1st November 2021 until 31st October 2023, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, dependant on the requirement of the service and performance of the supplier. Birmingham City Council (the Council) is looking to source a fully qualified PSV Vehicle Inspector to carry out scheduled and spot check inspections on behalf of the Council. The inspections will check the roadworthiness of the Contractors vehicles under the Council's Transport Framework, in line with the guidelines laid down by the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Guide to maintaining vehicle roadworthiness (for commercial vehicles and Public Service Vehicles (PSV's) and the core specification of the Transport Framework. Vehicles to be inspected include both wheelchair accessible and non-wheelchair accessible Public Service Vehicles (PSV's). The person the Council is seeking must be technically competent and operationally aware of the safety standards that apply to the vehicles they examine. They should been trained in the techniques of vehicle examination, diagnosis and reporting, and possess a sound working knowledge of the relevant inspection manuals produced by DVSA. The Council anticipates that inspections will be carried out two to three times per month, therefore the successful Provider will need to be available for those periods of time; indicative dates will be agreed at mobilisation stage for the successful provider. 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 quotation 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 quotation submission should be returned by noon on 11th October 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 If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37902e79-512a-45ab-8d55-f98a9d86adc5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 | | 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 - 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50112200 - Car maintenance services - 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2021 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37902e79-512a-45ab-8d55-f98a9d86adc5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37902e79-512a-45ab-8d55-f98a9d86adc5 21st September 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. 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