Award

TD2327 - Driver Training and Assessments

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:48

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

10 Nov 2025 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "TD2327 - Driver Training and Assessments," classified under specialist training services (CPV code 80510000) and valued at up to £672,000. The contract was awarded to Rollin Transport Training Ltd and will commence on 1 March 2026, with an initial term of 3 years, potentially extending to a maximum of 5 years. The open procedure procurement was focused on the East Midlands region of England, aiming to provide professional LGV/HGV driver training and assessments. Key elements of the contract include fixed prices for the first year, with adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index in subsequent years, subject to mutual agreement.

This opportunity presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in driver training services. Businesses geared toward providing LGV/HGV training, as well as Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training, would find this procurement beneficial, especially those targeting local government contracts. The contract allows room for adaptation to potential changes in fleet size or vehicle requirements due to regional structural changes like the creation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority. As such, companies that can offer flexible and adaptable training solutions may have a competitive edge in securing future extensions or additional services under this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2327 - Driver Training and Assessments

Notice Description

Derby City Council (The Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the provision of driver training and assessments. This will include professional LGV/HGV training (Category C and C + E) training and driving assessments of all drivers prior to using the DCC fleet to ensure their roadworthiness to drive the type of vehicle required as part of their role at the Council. There will also be the need for CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training, and specific driver related training as and when required. The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 1 March 2026 and expire 28 February 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and mutual agreement. Maximum contract period is 5 years. Prices shall be fixed for the first 12 months from the commencement date; thereafter any increment shall be once per year. Any increase will need to be submitted in writing with a clear demonstration detailing the reasoning for the price increase. Any price increase must not exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and price increase will not be implemented until agreement from the Council. For this contract, Derby City Council expects that the following changes may take place during the contract term: *Change in vehicle make or model - The Council may need to switch to different types or brands of vehicles during the contract. *Fleet size changes - The number of vehicles required may increase, which could affect the overall contract cost. oThe Council anticipate that due to the creation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) there may result in changed to the council structures and service delivery For this contract it is anticipated that the effects of EMCCA may lead to an increased Fleet size and structure. *Change in service areas - The geographical area may change, particularly if there are updates due to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). oLocal Government Reorganisation (LGR) is underway in several areas across the country and may result in changes to council structures, service delivery and responsibilities, and geographical coverage during the life of the contract. For this contract it is anticipated that the effects of LGR may lead to an increased Fleet size and structure. o The core contract value, estimated at PS448,000.00, based on known current service Requirements oAn additional estimated value of PS224,000.00 to reflect potential future changes in service scope or volume linked to LGR / EMCCA. It is unknown at this stage how this value will be split. These are not guaranteed changes but are to provide early notice to ensure they can be factored into your planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31f0c13c-5664-4b9a-a751-acd58acd66da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de87fe-34f3-401f-a116-39dc385b76da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROLLIN TRANSPORT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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