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title: "Taxi Driver Competency Tests"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c863"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Taxi Driver Competency Tests

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c863

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is procuring services for taxi driver competency tests through an open procedure, with a total contract value of £240,000 over a potential five-year period. This procurement, under the industry category of personnel-training services, invites submissions by 5th August 2026. Located in Cambourne, the council requires a provider for an online or in-person classroom setting to administer these tests, which are crucial for ensuring driver knowledge and competencies. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026. The contract period begins on 14th September 2026, with possibilities for annual renewals for up to two additional years beyond the initial three-year term.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those equipped to conduct both online and in-person training sessions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on secure, invigilated educational environments will find this contract particularly suitable. As the procurement method is open, it provides a level playing field for all interested vendors and allows a broad range of companies to engage in the bidding process, fostering competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings. The focus on quality holds a 60% weight in the award criteria, which can enable well-qualified training providers to leverage their expertise and quality of service to secure the contract.

## Notice

SCDC is letting a concessionary services contract to appoint a provider who can provide a live, invigilated secure online classroom style or an in-person classroom environment for the undertaking of the taxi driver competency and knowledge tests. The actual content for the competency tests will be provided by the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Renewal: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065099-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065099-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065099-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50f4019b-477c-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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