Tender

GB-Telford: Taxi Driver Awareness Training & Driving Standards Assessment

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jan 2023 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Telford & Wrekin Council has issued a tender opportunity titled "Taxi Driver Awareness Training & Driving Standards Assessment" in the services category. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender deadline set for January 22, 2023. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated value of the requirement is £50,000. The location for this opportunity is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs interested in taxi services and driving-test services. Businesses capable of providing training services related to taxi driver awareness and driving standards would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Potential bidders should note that the Telford & Wrekin Council is the contracting authority for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Telford: Taxi Driver Awareness Training & Driving Standards Assessment

Notice Description

The purpose of the Council's Taxi Driver Awareness Training, Knowledge Test and Driving Standards Assessment is to: *Train Applicants for Dual Driver Licences in the Council's conditions of licence. *Train Applicants for Dual Driver Licences in the provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 in relation to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences. *Train Applicants for Dual Driver Licences in their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. *Train Applicants for Dual Driver Licences in the awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation and "County Lines". *Train Applicants in any other subject relating to Hackney Carriage/Private Hire driving which might from time to time arise. The purpose of the Council's Taxi Driving Standards Assessment (practical driving test) is to : *Ensure that Applicants for Dual Driver Licences can correctly answer two vehicle safety checks. *Ensure that Applicants for Dual Driver Licences are assessed in Advanced Driving Techniques appropriate for a professional taxi driver. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com and you must register on this site to respond. Suppliers must log in and add the Tender Access Code T59VUB6PA2 following any instructions provided. Please ensure that you allow yourself at least 2 hours when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. No other format will be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 2707050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com All correspondence regarding this tender must go through the Delta Message Centre and no further method of correspondence will be answered or acted upon. Please note the Estimated Value of Requirement at Section 9. is subject to fees, volume of work (and includes the option to extend until 2026)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd623a6-39ef-4f4f-bb7e-e2831c698d6f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

80411100 - Driving-test services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anita Hunt
Contact Email
anita.hunt@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01952381818

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Further Information

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