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CBC-1692-T-TH Putting YOU in the Driving Seat PCV skills boot camp - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2024 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process to appoint Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited as the provider for the "Putting YOU in the Driving Seat PCV skills boot camp". This contract falls under the industry category of buses and coaches (CPV code: 34121000) and is aimed at addressing driver shortages in the local public transport network. The project entails a modular training course for PCV drivers to be delivered in Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Bedford council areas. The contract started on 2nd September 2024 and will run until 2nd September 2025, with key milestones including the procurement stage closure on 8th July 2024 and the award notice published on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in driver training and recruitment. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, as the project focuses on delivering tailored, modular training courses, promoting boot camps to local residents, and recruiting trainees through diverse methods. Businesses involved in community engagement, social media marketing, and liaison with local transport operators will find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish deeper connections within the public transport sector.

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Notice Title

CBC-1692-T-TH Putting YOU in the Driving Seat PCV skills boot camp - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed a training provider to deliver free PCV driver training through a skills boot camp model. Driver shortages are impacting on the ability of bus operators and local transport authorities to develop the local public transport network. Whilst many operators have their own recruitment processes and driver training schools, the objective of the PCV skills boot camp is to supplement this training provision and encourage additional candidates who are wanting to find employment, or those who want a career change. The following elements will be required. o The training provider will develop a modular training course, to be delivered in small groups, at regular intervals, which will support every candidate to gain the skills and licences required to drive a large PCV. o The training provider will promote the PCV boot camp to residents of the Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Bedford council areas o The training provider will be responsible for the recruitment of trainees, using a range of methods in their recruitment processes, e.g. promotion at community events, targeted social media campaigns, referrals from DWP etc. o The training provider should seek the involvement and support of the local bus and coach operators in the recruitment process, or, at least prior to the commencement of the training o The training provider will support every candidate to secure their provisional driving licence and medical examination o The modular course content should include other aspects beyond the driver training modules, such as disability awareness, professional conduct, interview training, CV writing and job coaching o The training provider will support every candidate to prepare and pass their online theory tests o The training provider will ensure a minimum of 20 hours driving, 4 hours reversing and 4 hours Drivers CPC Module 4 training, to support every candidate to prepare and pass their practical category D driving test o The training programme should allow for one retest, where necessary o The training provider should work with the local bus and coach operators so that all learners receive a guaranteed interview for a real role o Throughout their training, the provider will a ensure that every candidate receives wraparound support, tailored to the needs of the individual, assisting with job applications, CV advice and preparing for an interview o Each training programme must be delivered within a maximum of 16 weeks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bc826f2-611f-431e-ae85-f6e5c9031dcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3007ccb-1028-47bd-95f2-d54389dd4e72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2025 1-2 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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