---
title: "Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581326"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-05"
---

# Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581326

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to contract for the "Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire," aimed at ensuring taxi and private hire drivers meet necessary medical standards. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 22 May 2019. The contract has a total value of £448,000 and is located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to healthcare provision for transport operators.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in driver medical examinations and related health services. Companies that have experience with regulatory health standards and possess the necessary professional accreditations will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evident by the competitive bidding statistics, which saw all three submitted bids from SMEs. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence and contribute to community benefits as outlined in the procurement goals of the City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage the services of a Provider to carry out medicals on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) intends to put a contract in place for the provision of medicals to be carried out on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers. The Council has a duty of care to ensure all taxi and private hire taxi drivers meet the Council's licensing requirements and that all taxi and private hire taxi drivers must have a valid 'fit for work' medical certificate,

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379573 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Early 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £448,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY HEALTH CLINIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379573
- 5 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379572
- 18 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351927

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351927&idx=1
  18th April 2019 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351927&idx=2
  18th April 2019 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351927&idx=3
  18th April 2019 - Tenderer Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351927&idx=4
  18th April 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351927&idx=5
  18th April 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR351927&idx=6
  18th April 2019 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351927
  Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire - The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage the services of a Provider to carry out medicals on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379573
  Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire - The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage the services of a Provider to carry out medicals on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379572
  Provision of Driver Medicals - Taxi and Private Hire - The City of Edinburgh Council would like to engage the services of a Provider to carry out medicals on all taxi and private hire taxi drivers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581326
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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