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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Taxi Driver Competency Tests

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) seeks to appoint a provider to deliver taxi driver competency tests. These tests will be conducted either online in a live, invigilated classroom style or in-person, with the content provided by the Council. The procurement, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Taxi Driver Competency Tests," falls under the industry category of personnel-training services, with a CPV code of 79632000. The contract will be executed in the East of England region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 5th August 2026 at 13:00. The contract is set to commence on 14th September 2026 and run until 13th September 2029. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, applicable to above-threshold procurements.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those capable of providing secure online or in-person training environments, to expand their operations. The emphasis on competency and knowledge tests for taxi drivers signifies an ongoing demand for professional training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract particularly appealing given its suitability requirements, which specifically encourage their participation. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality training and evaluation services will be well-suited to compete in this tender and potentially secure a long-term contractual relationship with the South Cambridgeshire District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Taxi Driver Competency Tests

Notice Description

SCDC is letting a concessionary services contract to appoint a provider who can provide a live, invigilated secure online classroom style or an in-person classroom environment for the undertaking of the taxi driver competency and knowledge tests. The actual content for the competency tests will be provided by the Council. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50f4019b-477c-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db33e6c-affc-4079-adf8-984e8aa083a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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