--- title: "P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-01" --- # P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme", focusing on the provision of Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) for licensed Hackney Carriage drivers in Birmingham. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for noon on 1st November 2021. The contract, which will commence on 13th December 2021, has a duration of 20 months, culminating on 7th August 2023. Interested suppliers are required to register via the council's e-tendering system, and the process involves three distinct phases: a mobilisation period, a 12-month operational period for the scheme, followed by vehicle sales to qualified drivers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, particularly those who can supply or lease Ultra-Low Emission vehicles. Companies with experience in vehicle licensing, insurance, and performance management will be well-suited to participate. The contract encourages active engagement from SMEs, enabling them to access a defined segment within the rapidly growing market for sustainable transport solutions. Suppliers that can provide a minimum of five vehicles along with comprehensive support services are likely to find a promising avenue for business growth through this initiative. ## Notice The Council requires a supplier for the provision of an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) Hackney Carriage 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Scheme that operates in Birmingham and is available exclusively to Hackney Carriage drivers who hold a valid license with the Council. This contract will be for a period of 20 months commencing and expiring on the following indicative dates: 13th December 2021 until 7th August 2023. A summary of these requirements is detailed below. o The Provider will make available a minimum of 5 LEVC TX Vista Comfort Plus vehicles for use on a Try-Before-You-Buy basis. o The Scheme must be open for application by any Birmingham City Council licensed Hackney Carriage driver and prioritised as per the Specification. o The vehicles must be made available to a User for a full Try-Before-You-Buy Period of 2-months. o Each vehicle must be operated for six full Try-Before-You-Buy Periods. o The Provider shall licence and pay all licensing fees, taxes and insurance required for the vehicle. o The Provider will present monthly performance management information to the Council. o At the end of the Scheme, the vehicles must be sold exclusively to Birmingham Licensed Hackney Carriage drivers and prioritised as per the Specification. o The contract period will include the following three stages in sequential order: - an 8-week mobilisation period; - the Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme will be in operation for a period of 12 months; and vehicle sales will take place up to 6 months after the Try-Before-You- Buy Scheme ends 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 email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 10th November 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/d2a7c66e-e068-4939-8fae-82323bdfbbd2 | | 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 | 1 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 7 Aug 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2021 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7c66e-e068-4939-8fae-82323bdfbbd2 - 29 Sep 2021 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7c66e-e068-4939-8fae-82323bdfbbd2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7c66e-e068-4939-8fae-82323bdfbbd2 1st November 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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