Taxi Driver Knowledge Tests

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Notice Description

The provision of a secure, web-based test delivery service to support the Council's Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence process. The service will be used to administer an online knowledge test to applicants in a controlled and auditable way, producing consistent results and supporting fair assessment.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103031&TID=100108238&B=

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658ed
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047499-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 80 - Education and training services
CPV Codes: 80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: 24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: 16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority: Sheffield
Electoral Ward: City
Westminster Constituency: Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047499-2026
22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015566-2026
20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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