Tender

Intensive Driver Training

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking suppliers for an Intensive Driver Training programme, aimed at training approximately 144 delegates over a three-year period. This procurement is categorised under training services and is currently in the Tender stage. Interested bidders must submit their responses by 12:00 midday on 14 February 2022. The contract is valued at £480,000 and will commence from 22 March 2022, concluding on 21 March 2025. The training will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North West, and Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in driver training or qualifications related to Heavy Good Vehicles (HGV) and Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) instruction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the DVSA's intention to bolster its pool of Driving Examiners amidst the current shortage. Companies that can provide comprehensive training solutions and possess the necessary certification will find this contract especially beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intensive Driver Training

Notice Description

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking to procure the services of a supplier(s) to deliver Intensive Driver Training for approximately 144 delegates over an initial 3-year contract period. DVSA has an ongoing requirement for Driving Examiners to attend Intensive Driver Training to acquire the driving licence categories C, CE and D. Due to the current UK shortages of Heavy Good Vehicles (HGV) and Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers, DVSA needs to increase the number of Driver Examiners for these categories. This will allow DVSA to meet the increasing demand for driving tests in these categories. DVSA has issued this tender opportunity via the Department for Transport's (DfT) sourcing portal, Jaggaer. Please read the ITT documentation, which are available as attachments on the Jaggaer system. To submit your bid, search for the opportunity Intensive Driver Training on DfT's Sourcing Portal https://dft.app.jaggaer.com by 12:00 midday on 14 February 2022. Note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number, search for it via the following link: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html If a DUNS number is not found, follow the guidance on how to acquire one. If you have any technical issues registering, contact Jaggaer's helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52a0a0e2-da49-451f-ac1e-d3568c782fa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a26f3a4-8aee-4c58-aecc-06f535cd6b89
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2022 - 21 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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