Tender

BT1778 Machinery Training for Parks countryside Services

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "BT1778 Machinery Training for Parks Countryside Services," focused on the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. This tender is currently in the "Tender" stage and seeks proposals to deliver essential training for grounds staff on machine usage. The training encompasses initial new user instruction and four-yearly refresher courses to ensure competency in operating machinery safely in public spaces. The contract, valued at GBP 51,000, covers services in England, with the tender period ending on 21st February 2025, and the contract period running from 15th March 2025 to 7th March 2028. The procurement method used is specified as "Other."

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in machinery training and safety instruction, particularly those capable of providing tailored training programs to public sector organisations. SMEs are considered suitable contenders for this contract, given the specific requirements and the value of the contract. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive and certified training programs that enhance safety standards in public spaces are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on long-term training relationships provides potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

BT1778 Machinery Training for Parks countryside Services

Notice Description

It is a health and safety requirement that all grounds staff receive initial new user training in the safe use of the equipment and there after receiving four yearly refresher training to ensure that they maintain the required standard of competency in the use of the equipment. The staff operate machinery in public spaces therefore it is imperative that they know how to use the equipment safely and competently in order to protect themselves and any members of the public who may be in the vicinity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4291e86a-fa66-44db-adf7-9e89477ae7c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a023900d-69dc-4bb4-a8c3-d540ddfde309
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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