---
title: "Taxiplus - Driver Checks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# Taxiplus - Driver Checks

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b6b

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## Summary

Norwich City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category, recently completed a procurement process titled "Taxiplus - Driver Checks". This contract involves services such as DBS and DVLA checks, along with Safeguarding and eKnowledge Tests specifically for taxi drivers, categorised under taxi services. The procurement process was direct and below threshold, meaning it occurred without competition. Located in Norwich, United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Personnel Checks T/A TaxiPlus in Blackburn, Lancashire. The contract commenced on 4th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 4th March 2027 with the award fully active as of 21st January 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in security clearance services and administrative support, particularly those who specialise in transport services or driver verifications. TaxiPlus, representing a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded this service-based contract under a direct award, indicating potential opportunities for similar businesses seeking to provide bespoke verification solutions to local councils. With a total contract value of £84,000, this procurement showcases a promising chance for SMEs to grow by engaging with local government bodies, expanding their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

DBS, DVLA checks, Safeguarding and eKnowledge Tests for Taxi Drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005421-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERSONNEL CHECKS T/A TAXIPLUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005421-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005421-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.norwich.gov.uk/site/

## Provenance

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