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English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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22 Jun 2021 at 07:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London has completed a public procurement process for the provision of web-based English language speaking and listening assessment tests, aimed at London Licensed Private Hire Drivers. This contract, titled "English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening," falls within the software package industry category, specifically defined under CPV code 48100000. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure and the awarded contract, valued at £2,054,250, is effective from 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2024. The procurement was published on 9th April 2021, with the final announcement made on 22nd June 2021.

This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in language assessment and related training services. Companies that offer technological solutions for online testing, as well as those providing software support, maintenance, and consultancy, would be particularly suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. The focus on English language proficiency for private hire drivers in London underlines a growing market for educational and testing services, making it a valuable space for business expansion and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening

Notice Description

Provision of a web-based English language speaking and listening assessment test. The test will provide a robust and consistent way to assess that private hire drivers applicants meet the English language standard at level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or above. The test will be accessible to the applicants via a portal (hosted by TfL in-house) and the service provider will mark the speaking and listening element of the test. In addition the service provider will provide associated services including training, maintenance and support for appeals process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7effd54c-1ee2-4c76-9701-c308f161460a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,054,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,054,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcoe@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLECERT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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