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Taxi Driver Competency Tests

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is procuring services for taxi driver competency tests through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £240,000 over a potential five-year period. This procurement, under the industry category of personnel-training services, invites submissions by 5th August 2026. Located in Cambourne, the council requires a provider for an online or in-person classroom setting to administer these tests, which are crucial for ensuring driver knowledge and competencies. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026. The contract period begins on 14th September 2026, with possibilities for annual renewals for up to two additional years beyond the initial three-year term.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those equipped to conduct both online and in-person training sessions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on secure, invigilated educational environments will find this contract particularly suitable. As the procurement method is open, it provides a level playing field for all interested vendors and allows a broad range of companies to engage in the bidding process, fostering competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings. The focus on quality holds a 60% weight in the award criteria, which can enable well-qualified training providers to leverage their expertise and quality of service to secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Driver Competency Tests

Notice Description

SCDC is letting a concessionary services contract to appoint a provider who can provide a live, invigilated secure online classroom style or an in-person classroom environment for the undertaking of the taxi driver competency and knowledge tests. The actual content for the competency tests will be provided by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Renewal: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c863
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065099-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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