Taxi Driver Knowledge Tests
The contract covers a secure, web-based test delivery service for Sheffield City Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Drivers Licence process. Sheffield City Council is a local government organisation seeking an online platform to administer driver knowledge tests in a controlled, consistent and auditable manner, supporting fair assessment of licence applicants. The supplier must provide a robust testing platform, technical support and maintenance, and assurance that test integrity is maintained; applicants will use Council-provided infrastructure at Council premises, while Council staff will undertake all checking and invigilation. The estimated contract value is £20,000, with an initial 12-month term and an option to extend for a further 12 months. Delivery will take place at Council premises in Sheffield, within the United Kingdom region UKE32. The critical requirement is the ability to provide a secure and auditable web-based testing service that supports controlled administration and reliable results.
Buyer: Sheffield City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 6 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £20k
- Bids close: 3 Nov 2026
- Location: Sheffield
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 5 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2028
- Category: Training services (80500000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 3 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £20k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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