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title: "Electric Taxi Trial Service - Soft Market Test"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-21"
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# Electric Taxi Trial Service - Soft Market Test

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab4eecca-da0d-43a2-8b49-8b17b54120a4

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Sheffield City Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Electric Taxi Trial Service - Soft Market Test" under the transport equipment industry category. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th November 2019. The trial aims to provide Sheffield-licensed taxi drivers with the opportunity to drive electric taxis, enhancing their driving experience while gathering crucial data on whole life costs based on their driving behaviours. The project's delivery addresses are located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, taxi services, or transport-related solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the testing phase aims to engage innovative and adaptable suppliers. Companies that can provide electric transport solutions or ancillary services that align with the sustainability goals of the Sheffield City Council would be well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to foster growth and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

SOFT MARKET TEST - For Sheffield licenced taxi drivers to experience driving an electric hackney taxi and receive accurate whole life cost information based on their before and after driving behaviours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe049662-4112-482c-a7be-798c58b72f62 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 12:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe049662-4112-482c-a7be-798c58b72f62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe049662-4112-482c-a7be-798c58b72f62
  21st October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a6eafc5f-c2f0-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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