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712000450-DTP-CDLAC-CAN-CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Driver Training Project Civilian Driving Licence Acquisition Contract,” classified under Education and Training Services. The contract has been awarded to Hughes Driver Training Ltd, with a total contract value of £72,549,000. The procurement, conducted via a selective restricted procedure, covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other overseas territories. The process reached the award stage on 11 July 2025, with the contract period set from 11 July 2025 to 31 March 2031.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that cater to a wide geographic scope, including SMEs. The procurement process was designed with small and medium enterprises in mind, suggesting that similar future tenders may offer additional opportunities. Businesses with capabilities in delivering large-scale and geographically diverse training services, especially those familiar with government contracts, would be well-positioned for such undertakings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712000450-DTP-CDLAC-CAN-CF

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the Driver Training Project Civilian Driving Licence Acquisition Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03f670ad-4275-4afd-8ddb-cda7c2944f42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69591b81-50aa-4c16-988b-0a25b23cc012
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,354,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,549,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARMINSTER
Postcode
BA12 0DJ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Warminster North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGHES DRIVER TRAINING

Further Information

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