Scope
Reference
96825
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £173,400 excluding VAT
- £208,080 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 1 June 2027
- Possible extension to 1 June 2028
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension of a further 12 months will be available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 March 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 April 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 85% |
| Price | Price | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Sheffield City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQT-9425-JWVM
Town Hall, Pinstone Street,
Sheffield
S1 2HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tim Dent
Telephone: +44 01142053646
Email: tim.dent@sheffield.gov.uk
Website: http://sheffield.gov.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government