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Disability Awareness Course for Taxi Drivers

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 May 2025 at 14:15

Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded the procurement process for a Disability Awareness Course for Taxi Drivers, appointing The Sheffield College as the training provider. This open competition process forms part of the council's commitment to ensuring that approximately 3,000 licensed drivers receive essential training. Located in Sheffield (UK region UKE32), the contract began on 1st June 2025 and is set to run until 31st May 2027, with an option for a further 12-month extension. The process was initiated under the UK's open procurement method, highlighting a focus on both price and quality, specifically in the industry category of training services.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those focused on developing specialised and compliant courses. SMEs, like The Sheffield College, which possess the capability to deliver tailored disability awareness training, stand well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this sector allows businesses to cement relationships with public authorities, enhance their service offerings, potentially expand to similar contracts, and play a crucial role in fostering inclusive transport services across the community.

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Notice Title

Disability Awareness Course for Taxi Drivers

Notice Description

At present, Sheffield City Council licenses approximately 3,000 drivers, 2,200 private hire vehicles, 500 hackney carriage vehicles and 80 private hire operators. Primary legislation regulates the industry, namely the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and the Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards. As well as the legislative requirements, the Council's Licensing Service has in place three policies that govern local requirements: * Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence Policy * Private Hire Operator and Vehicle Licence Policy * Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Policy The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence Policy was last reviewed in 2022 and introduced a requirement for all new and existing licensees to undertake and pass an approved Disability Awareness training course. The course aims to help individuals to: * Ensure disabled passengers are transported safely and securely * Ensure disabled passengers are treated equally and fairly * Develop an understanding of the types of disabilities individuals are likely to engage with * Understand the journey from the perspective of the disabled passenger * Understand the legal, moral, and financial responsibilities We are therefore looking to appoint a training provider to deliver the disability training sessions.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Optional extension of a further 12 months will be available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£173,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Dent
Contact Email
tim.dent@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142053646

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE

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