Tender

Taxi Driver Training 25/028

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Harlow District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of taxi driver training services, with a focus on safeguarding and disability awareness. This procurement is classified under the "Training services" sector with CPV code 80500000, and it will serve the East of England region. The process follows an open procedure, and it is currently at the tender stage. Key dates include a tender submission deadline on 2nd February 2026, with the contract running from 1st April 2026 to 24th March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services to engage with local government and expand their offerings. Companies that provide bespoke training solutions tailored to public service sectors will be well-positioned to compete. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to diversify their client base and gain valuable experience working with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Driver Training 25/028

Notice Description

To provide training that raises safeguarding awareness and disability awareness to taxi and private hire drivers and operators.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97a6c24-3c70-470f-8515-2149d06db39c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - 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
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2028 1-2 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
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carolyn Livingstone
Contact Email
tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446172

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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