Scope
Reference
P0555-2026
Description
Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of supply of identity plates for private hire vehicles and hackney carriages.
The scope of the proposed single framework agreement will include the supply and printing (as directed by the Council i.e., with provision for insertion of registration number, number of passengers, expiry date and plate number) of the following, all of which will be a single piece of laminate, or any other such material appropriate to the task (ideally recyclable). Ideally the task will require as few processes as possible.
Private Hire Plates - printed as directed by the Council
Private Hire Front Windscreen Card
Semi-Permanent Window Flash
Hackney Carriage Plates
The framework agreement will commence 31st May 2026 and will be in place for 4 years with a break clause after year 2 subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability.
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 able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 10th February 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 May 2026 to 30 May 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31523200 - Permanent message signs
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928471 - Sign materials
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This will be a call off to one provider as when required
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | The Council will evaluate submissions on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). The award criteria will be based on a split of 30% quality, 20% Social Value and 50% Pricing. |
Price |
Weighting description
The Council will evaluate submissions on the basis of the most advantageous tender (MAT). The award criteria will be based on a split of 30% quality, 20% Social Value and 50% Pricing.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Birmingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJJ-4826-QMLZ
Council House, 1 Victoria Square
Birmingham
B1 1BB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commercial and Procurement Services
Email: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government