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

TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2020 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Taxi Driver Awareness Training & Driving Standards Assessment" is led by Telford & Wrekin Council, which is located in Telford, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it is currently in the award stage. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender was published following its award on 14th April 2020, and the procurement process officially closed on 26th February 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and assessment services related to taxi driving standards. Companies that are familiar with the requirements of dual driver licences and have experience in providing educational training tailored to the taxi industry would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the contracting authority has indicated that it may be suitable for such entities, thereby fostering a more competitive environment for these businesses.

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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 UTK9EG4H5K 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 regardng this tender must go through the Delta Message Centre and no further method of correspondence will be answered or acted upon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa64b31e-a7ae-4530-856b-9e3e61967696
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TTC 2000

Further Information

Notice Documents

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