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PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2017 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for a framework agreement titled "PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants." This procurement falls within the transport services industry, specifically focusing on taxi services. The contract period commenced on 12 January 2017 and will conclude on 11 January 2019. The tender has been awarded, with an estimated contract value of £94,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract serves the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender deadline of 16 December 2016, with the award date recorded as 30 January 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training or assessment services, particularly those that can deliver practical driving tests for taxi applicants. Companies involved in transport services or those identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating in this framework agreement, businesses can potentially enhance their market presence in the transport sector while contributing to the professional standards of taxi drivers in the Leicester area.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de22920d-8f3e-4ac0-a8f9-946ca8a3746d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a29233-a4e7-4477-b565-00145b3ee3a0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

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
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2017 - 29 Jan 2019 1-2 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING

JUNCTION 17 DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING

THE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS T/A IAM ROADSMART

Further Information

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