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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Taxi Driver Competency Tests"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Taxi Driver Competency Tests

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fc178ba-e5e3-4db8-9892-98e676dfc28e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) seeks to appoint a provider to deliver taxi driver competency tests. These tests will be conducted either online in a live, invigilated classroom style or in-person, with the content provided by the Council. The procurement, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Taxi Driver Competency Tests," falls under the industry category of personnel-training services, with a CPV code of 79632000. The contract will be executed in the East of England region. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 5th August 2026 at 13:00. The contract is set to commence on 14th September 2026 and run until 13th September 2029. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, applicable to above-threshold procurements.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those capable of providing secure online or in-person training environments, to expand their operations. The emphasis on competency and knowledge tests for taxi drivers signifies an ongoing demand for professional training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract particularly appealing given its suitability requirements, which specifically encourage their participation. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality training and evaluation services will be well-suited to compete in this tender and potentially secure a long-term contractual relationship with the South Cambridgeshire District Council.

## Notice

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. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50f4019b-477c-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db33e6c-affc-4079-adf8-984e8aa083a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db33e6c-affc-4079-adf8-984e8aa083a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db33e6c-affc-4079-adf8-984e8aa083a1
  10th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50f4019b-477c-f111-813c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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