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Tenderpatch

Taxi Driver Knowledge Tests

Sheffield City Council

Open Closes in 18 days

Key facts

Closing date
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 16:00 (UK time) Closes in 18 days
Buyer's estimated value
£20,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
20 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
5 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Price 30%
  • Quality 70%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
5 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028. Extensions: 1 x 12 month optional contract extensio
How to submit
Through uk.eu-supply.com ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

The provision of a secure, web-based test delivery service to support the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence process. The service will be used to administer online knowledge tests to applicants in a controlled and auditable way, producing consistent results and supporting fair assessments. The Council is going to market to identify a supplier that can provide a robust platform, appropriate support and maintenance, and assurance of test integrity. Test will be taken by applicants on infrastructure provided by the Council and hosted on Council premises with Council staff providing all checking and invigilation processes. The contract will be for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extended for an additional 12-month period.