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title: "PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants"
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# PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dfacbc5-6569-4398-94bb-dd852717b48f

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of practical driving tests for taxi driver applicants under the title "PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants." This contract falls within the transport services industry, specifically focusing on assessments for prospective hackney carriage and private hire vehicle drivers. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 16th December 2016. The total contract value is set at £94,000, and it is structured as an open procedure framework agreement valid from 12th January 2017 to 11th January 2019, with delivery addresses located in the East Midlands region of England.

This opportunity can facilitate significant business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services. Firms that provide practical driving assessments or related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as they can offer tailored solutions in accordance with the framework agreement. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and establish relationships with Leicester City Council while expanding their client base within the driving test and transport services market.

## Notice

Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of practical driving tests for taxi driver applicants. The Contract will operate as a framework agreement, whereby applicants will liaise with a supplier of their choice from the framework regarding the booking and payment of practical driving assessments. The Council will be referring applicants to all framework suppliers by providing applicants with the names and details of framework suppliers. The assessments are to be the same as those previously provided by the DVSA for prospective hackney carriage / private hire vehicle drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3701972f-d0f2-4646-9b1f-7846996dcc6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2017 - 11 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2016 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3701972f-d0f2-4646-9b1f-7846996dcc6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3701972f-d0f2-4646-9b1f-7846996dcc6d
  28th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc5cdade-28b3-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21
  Apply online

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