--- title: "Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-26" --- # Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the tender process for the procurement of Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals. This contract involves delivering medical advice concerning individuals' fitness to drive vehicles for hire. The City of Edinburgh Council, based in Edinburgh, UK, initiated an open procedure procurement method. The procurement falls under the services category and has been awarded to YourGP Group Ltd. The contract, valued at 780,400 GBP, was signed on January 31, 2024. This tender for Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals offers opportunities for businesses specializing in medical services to participate in providing essential support to the Licensing Service of The City of Edinburgh Council. The contract involves assessing approximately 5,208 licensed taxi and private hire drivers to meet fitness standards. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical examinations would find this tender suitable for bidding. The contract has been awarded, and active participation in such tenders can foster business growth and partnerships in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council requires a medical provider to deliver medical advice to the Licensing Service regarding a person's fitness to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a medical provider to deliver medical advice to the Licensing Service regarding a person's fitness to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle. The medical provider will be required to examine all new license applicant's fitness to meet DVLA Group 2 standards in order to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle in accordance with Council regulations. In addition, any currently licensed drivers aged 60 will be re-examined every time they renew their license and any driver over the age of 65 will be re-examined annually. There are a total of approximately 5208 licensed taxi and private hire drivers with the Council. Renewal: The Council wishes to hold the option to extend for up to a further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499484 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | 10 Jul 2023 | | Award date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If the full contract period is undertaken, this requirement shall likely be re-tendered in mid 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £448,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £780,400 | ## 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 | YOURGP GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel ## Release History - 26 Feb 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499484 - 19 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484107 - 26 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479524 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479524 Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a medical provider to deliver medical advice to the Licensing Service regarding a person's fitness to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484107 Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a medical provider to deliver medical advice to the Licensing Service regarding a person's fitness to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499484 Taxi & Private Hire Driver Medicals - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a medical provider to deliver medical advice to the Licensing Service regarding a person's fitness to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732922 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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