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title: "Safeguarding Training for Taxi Drivers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e2c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Safeguarding Training for Taxi Drivers

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e2c

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Safeguarding Training for Taxi Drivers," classified in the services industry category. The tender, which falls under education and training services, was focused on a bespoke transport safeguarding and disability awareness course for taxi drivers and passenger assistants. The procurement method used was limited competition, below-threshold. The contract began on 25th November 2025 and is set to complete on 24th November 2027. This process is aimed at addressing the growing need for specialised training due to the complex and diverse needs of service users, particularly those within the Oxford region in the United Kingdom.

The tender presents significant opportunities for training providers, particularly those specialising in educational and training services with an emphasis on safeguarding and disability awareness. Businesses with expertise in delivering training programmes to meet the specific requirements of the taxi and transport sectors would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. With an annual training requirement for 2,000 drivers and passenger assistants, this contract demonstrates a substantial opportunity for growth and ongoing business potential within the public sector. While this contract has been awarded to THE TRAINING EFFECT LTD, similar future contracts might be of interest to SMEs looking to expand their services in the public training sector.

## Notice

Due to the increasingly complex and diverse nature of the needs of service users, a need had been identified for a bespoke transport safeguarding and disability awareness course that can be created to all drivers and passenger assistants. Drivers and passenger assistants must undergo this training as a part of their renewal for taxi licences and OCC badges for procured routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017851-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,440 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRAINING EFFECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017851-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017851-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thetrainingeffect.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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