Planning

Taxi Driver Knowledge Test

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "Taxi Driver Knowledge Test" service, currently in the planning stage. This procurement aims to assess market appetite and develop specifications for drivers' knowledge tests, encompassing safeguarding, laws, Highway Code proficiency, and local route familiarity. Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the procurement involves pre-market engagement, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 20th February 2026. Key dates include the finalisation of market engagement by 6th March 2026 and anticipated future communications by 16th March 2026. The process targets driving-test services, classified under CPV code 80411100, with an estimated gross value of £24,000 over a one-year contract period starting on 1st June 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in driver education and testing services, particularly those experienced with such regulatory knowledge assessments. Small and medium enterprises, notably those offering driver training services with a focus on knowledge tests, are encouraged to participate due to contract suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Given its focus on driver knowledge entwined with safeguarding and city-specific navigation, service providers equipped to deliver comprehensive training modules stand to benefit most from fulfilling this procurement need. This can lead to business growth through local market integration in Sheffield's well-established transportation framework, enhancing business profiles and service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Driver Knowledge Test

Notice Description

Sheffield City Could are undertaking pre-market engagement to assess the market appetite and shape our specification for the delivery of taxi driver knowledge tests. On application for a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers license all applicants are required to complete a Knowledge Test. The test should ensure that applicants have sufficient knowledge in: * Safeguarding - to be aware of what puts children and vulnerable adults at risk and take the necessary actions to prevent them from being harmed. * Laws and Conditions - it is crucial that all licensees are fully aware of the conditions and legislation which governs their work, and that they are always adhered to. * The Highway Code - alongside the required driving assessment, it is expected that applicants will have a sound knowledge of the highway code, demonstrating that they are experienced and safe road users. * Routes & Places of Interest - licensees will be expected to have an extensive knowledge of Sheffield as the primary location with which they are expected to work.

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015566-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80411100 - Driving-test services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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