Award

CBC-1813-LV-SM Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

20 Oct 2025 at 19:22

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has finalised the award stage for the contract titled "CBC-1813-LV-SM Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test," focusing on providing training services. The process was completed under the classification of training services (CPV code 80500000), and the main procurement category is services. The award was confirmed on 20th October 2025, following the tender period that ended on 18th August 2025. Contract activities will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The project location is primarily in Bedfordshire, UK, but delivery addresses also include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man among others. This tender was carried out using the procurement method described as "Other," and it was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, as it involves developing and administering knowledge tests for hackney carriage and private hire drivers. Firms that can offer robust training methodologies and well-structured educational content would find this project particularly advantageous. The awarded contract valued at £20,000 was secured by Green Penny, a capable supplier within this niche sector, potentially setting a benchmark for others looking to compete in similar future procurements. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, especially in training and development, are well positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

CBC-1813-LV-SM Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Knowledge Test - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: Thursday 14th August by 5pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Monday 18th August 2025 by 9am Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d1c731-1d6a-4d00-8452-c60d45afb301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Murphy
Contact Email
samantha.murphy2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0123456778

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN PENNY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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