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title: "Disability Awareness Course for Taxi Drivers"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Disability Awareness Course for Taxi Drivers

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eba9

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has concluded the procurement process for a Disability Awareness Course for Taxi Drivers, appointing The Sheffield College as the training provider. This open competition process forms part of the council's commitment to ensuring that approximately 3,000 licensed drivers receive essential training. Located in Sheffield (UK region UKE32), the contract began on 1st June 2025 and is set to run until 31st May 2027, with an option for a further 12-month extension. The process was initiated under the UK's open procurement method, highlighting a focus on both price and quality, specifically in the industry category of training services.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those focused on developing specialised and compliant courses. SMEs, like The Sheffield College, which possess the capability to deliver tailored disability awareness training, stand well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this sector allows businesses to cement relationships with public authorities, enhance their service offerings, potentially expand to similar contracts, and play a crucial role in fostering inclusive transport services across the community.

## Notice

At present, Sheffield City Council licenses approximately 3,000 drivers, 2,200 private hire vehicles, 500 hackney carriage vehicles and 80 private hire operators. Primary legislation regulates the industry, namely the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and the Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards. As well as the legislative requirements, the Council's Licensing Service has in place three policies that govern local requirements: * Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence Policy * Private Hire Operator and Vehicle Licence Policy * Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Policy The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence Policy was last reviewed in 2022 and introduced a requirement for all new and existing licensees to undertake and pass an approved Disability Awareness training course. The course aims to help individuals to: * Ensure disabled passengers are transported safely and securely * Ensure disabled passengers are treated equally and fairly * Develop an understanding of the types of disabilities individuals are likely to engage with * Understand the journey from the perspective of the disabled passenger * Understand the legal, moral, and financial responsibilities We are therefore looking to appoint a training provider to deliver the disability training sessions.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Optional extension of a further 12 months will be available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,400 |
| Lots value | £173,400 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2025
- 11 Mar 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008779-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026684-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008779-2025
  11th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=91348&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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