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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de22920d-8f3e-4ac0-a8f9-946ca8a3746d

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for a framework agreement titled "PAN1431 - Practical driving test for taxi driver applicants." This procurement falls within the transport services industry, specifically focusing on taxi services. The contract period commenced on 12 January 2017 and will conclude on 11 January 2019. The tender has been awarded, with an estimated contract value of £94,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract serves the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender deadline of 16 December 2016, with the award date recorded as 30 January 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training or assessment services, particularly those that can deliver practical driving tests for taxi applicants. Companies involved in transport services or those identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating in this framework agreement, businesses can potentially enhance their market presence in the transport sector while contributing to the professional standards of taxi drivers in the Leicester area.

## 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/d1a29233-a4e7-4477-b565-00145b3ee3a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2017 - 29 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING; JUNCTION 17 DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING; THE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS T/A IAM ROADSMART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a29233-a4e7-4477-b565-00145b3ee3a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a29233-a4e7-4477-b565-00145b3ee3a0
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc5cdade-28b3-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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