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Safeguarding Training for Taxi Drivers

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Safeguarding Training for Taxi Drivers," classified in the services industry category. The tender, which falls under education and training services, was focused on a bespoke transport safeguarding and disability awareness course for taxi drivers and passenger assistants. The procurement method used was limited competition, below-threshold. The contract began on 25th November 2025 and is set to complete on 24th November 2027. This process is aimed at addressing the growing need for specialised training due to the complex and diverse needs of service users, particularly those within the Oxford region in the United Kingdom.

The tender presents significant opportunities for training providers, particularly those specialising in educational and training services with an emphasis on safeguarding and disability awareness. Businesses with expertise in delivering training programmes to meet the specific requirements of the taxi and transport sectors would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. With an annual training requirement for 2,000 drivers and passenger assistants, this contract demonstrates a substantial opportunity for growth and ongoing business potential within the public sector. While this contract has been awarded to THE TRAINING EFFECT LTD, similar future contracts might be of interest to SMEs looking to expand their services in the public training sector.

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Notice Title

Safeguarding Training for Taxi Drivers

Notice Description

Due to the increasingly complex and diverse nature of the needs of service users, a need had been identified for a bespoke transport safeguarding and disability awareness course that can be created to all drivers and passenger assistants. Drivers and passenger assistants must undergo this training as a part of their renewal for taxi licences and OCC badges for procured routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TRAINING EFFECT

Further Information

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