Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0658ed
- Published by:
- Sheffield City Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20966
- Publication date:
- 21 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 March 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Sheffield City Could are undertaking pre-market engagement to assess the market appetite and shape our specification for the delivery of taxi driver knowledge tests. On application for a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers license all applicants are required to complete a Knowledge Test. The test should ensure that applicants have sufficient knowledge in: • Safeguarding - to be aware of what puts children and vulnerable adults at risk and take the necessary actions to prevent them from being harmed. • Laws and Conditions - it is crucial that all licensees are fully aware of the conditions and legislation which governs their work, and that they are always adhered to. • The Highway Code – alongside the required driving assessment, it is expected that applicants will have a sound knowledge of the highway code, demonstrating that they are experienced and safe road users. • Routes & Places of Interest – licensees will be expected to have an extensive knowledge of Sheffield as the primary location with which they are expected to work.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
100108238
Procurement description
Sheffield City Could are undertaking pre-market engagement to assess the market appetite and shape our specification for the delivery of taxi driver knowledge tests. On application for a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers license all applicants are required to complete a Knowledge Test. The test should ensure that applicants have sufficient knowledge in: • Safeguarding - to be aware of what puts children and vulnerable adults at risk and take the necessary actions to prevent them from being harmed. • Laws and Conditions - it is crucial that all licensees are fully aware of the conditions and legislation which governs their work, and that they are always adhered to. • The Highway Code – alongside the required driving assessment, it is expected that applicants will have a sound knowledge of the highway code, demonstrating that they are experienced and safe road users. • Routes & Places of Interest – licensees will be expected to have an extensive knowledge of Sheffield as the primary location with which they are expected to work.
Total value (estimated)
20000 GBP Excluding VAT
24000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 June 2026, 01:00AM to 31 May 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 May 2028
Contracting authority
Sheffield City Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Town/City: Sheffield
Postcode: S1 2HH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://sheffield.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQT-9425-JWVM
NUTS code: UKE32
Contact name: Tim Dent
Email: tim.dent@sheffield.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 01142053646
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Concession
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: LOT-0000 CPV classifications
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 June 2026, 01:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 May 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 May 2028, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103031&TID=100108238&B=
Due date
06 March 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 March 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 80411100 |
Driving-test services |
Driving-school services |
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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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