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Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 09:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service". This contract falls under the industry category of "Highway operation services" as well as "Specialist training services" and aims to coordinate a comprehensive training programme for staff involved in highways operations. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and commenced on 27th April 2026, with the contract period ending on 26th April 2029. The award date was 8th April 2026, and the contract value is £459,050. The services will primarily be delivered within the United Kingdom but will also extend to international locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training service providers, particularly those with expertise in highways and related operations. Organisations like Paramount Training Limited, which was awarded the contract, are an example of the type of business capable of thriving in such procurement opportunities. Their role involves not only delivering effective training services but also managing logistics across various locations. Companies with comprehensive training capabilities and experience in delivering specialised support for public sector clients in the United Kingdom and beyond stand to benefit substantially from engaging in such endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training. This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59fb2abb-fc1a-4f60-9dc0-7032cfc6f72a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f55637-b4ab-46ed-9953-a4f4170a2873
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

63712200 - Highway operation services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,050 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 3-4 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAMOUNT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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