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NRW/21471 Taxiplus - Driver Checks

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 18:34

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "NRW/21471 Taxiplus - Driver Checks," under the services category. The procurement process, defined as "direct" and occurring below the threshold without competition, was completed, and the award was made on 27th January 2026. The contract, commencing on 4th March 2025, is set to end on 3rd March 2027, with a total value of £84,000 including VAT. This initiative was established primarily to ensure the provision of driving-school services within the Norwich area (UKH15), creating a strategic partnership with PERSONNEL CHECKS LIMITED.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in driving-school services and similar sectors. Given the contract's direct procurement method, it favours businesses possessing niche expertise in the region, allowing them to align closely with Norwich City Council's specific requirements. Suppliers capable of delivering specialised compliance services are the most suited to benefit from such opportunities, potentially leveraging this contract to enhance their market presence and credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NRW/21471 Taxiplus - Driver Checks

Notice Description

Procurement of Taxiplus - Driver Checks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06103f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007327-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80411000 - Driving-school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERSONNEL CHECKS

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