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title: "English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening"
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# English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3eb83ef-1fea-48e4-bb7d-66a756c0eb38

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## Summary

Transport for London has completed a public procurement process for the provision of web-based English language speaking and listening assessment tests, aimed at London Licensed Private Hire Drivers. This contract, titled "English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening," falls within the software package industry category, specifically defined under CPV code 48100000. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure and the awarded contract, valued at £2,054,250, is effective from 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2024. The procurement was published on 9th April 2021, with the final announcement made on 22nd June 2021.

This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses specialising in language assessment and related training services. Companies that offer technological solutions for online testing, as well as those providing software support, maintenance, and consultancy, would be particularly suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. The focus on English language proficiency for private hire drivers in London underlines a growing market for educational and testing services, making it a valuable space for business expansion and innovation.

## Notice

Provision of a web-based English language speaking and listening assessment test. The test will provide a robust and consistent way to assess that private hire drivers applicants meet the English language standard at level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or above. The test will be accessible to the applicants via a portal (hosted by TfL in-house) and the service provider will mark the speaking and listening element of the test. In addition the service provider will provide associated services including training, maintenance and support for appeals process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7effd54c-1ee2-4c76-9701-c308f161460a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,054,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,054,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLECERT INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7effd54c-1ee2-4c76-9701-c308f161460a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7effd54c-1ee2-4c76-9701-c308f161460a
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7689cfa-1671-4c3b-9564-8486e64c0627
  English Language Tests for London Licensed Private Hire Drivers - Speaking and Listening

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