Tender

PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2016 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of practical driving tests for taxi driver applicants under the title "PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants." This contract falls within the transport services industry, specifically focusing on assessments for prospective hackney carriage and private hire vehicle drivers. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 16th December 2016. The total contract value is set at £94,000, and it is structured as an open procedure framework agreement valid from 12th January 2017 to 11th January 2019, with delivery addresses located in the East Midlands region of England.

This opportunity can facilitate significant business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services. Firms that provide practical driving assessments or related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as they can offer tailored solutions in accordance with the framework agreement. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and establish relationships with Leicester City Council while expanding their client base within the driving test and transport services market.

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Notice Title

PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of practical driving tests for taxi driver applicants. The Contract will operate as a framework agreement, whereby applicants will liaise with a supplier of their choice from the framework regarding the booking and payment of practical driving assessments. The Council will be referring applicants to all framework suppliers by providing applicants with the names and details of framework suppliers. The assessments are to be the same as those previously provided by the DVSA for prospective hackney carriage / private hire vehicle drivers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3701972f-d0f2-4646-9b1f-7846996dcc6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2017 - 11 Jan 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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