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18 Jan 2020 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the '0665 Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)' project, which falls under the education and training services category. This contract, valued at £3,500,000, aims to deliver both theoretical and practical driver training courses over a period of four years from January 16, 2020, to December 1, 2023. The tender was processed using an open procedure, with bids accepted until December 2, 2019. Training will be provided at various venues throughout Essex, encompassing six lots with no limits on the number of suppliers for Lots A1 to A5, while Lot A6 is restricted to one supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in driver training services, particularly those able to deliver courses aligned with the National Driver Offender Re-training Scheme (NDORS) as well as other driving-related training. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for a wide range of suppliers in the driver training industry seeking to expand their client base within the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0665 Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)

Notice Description

ECC appointed Driver Trainers onto a Framework Agreement, using the Light Touch Regime, to deliver both Theory and Practical Training Courses, covering National Driver Offender Re-training Scheme (NDORS) courses, other non-NDORS courses, commissioned by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), and in-house driving-related courses. Courses will be delivered at venues throughout Essex. The Framework is split into 6 Nos Lots. Bidders were able to apply for all lots, however the successful bidder for Lot A6 was precluded from being appointed to Lots A1 - A5. There was no limit on the number of suppliers appointed to the Framework for Lots A1 - A5. Lot A6 was limited to 1 supplier. The Framework Agreement duration will be 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e046aa7-82f0-4190-9cd9-34ff8027f81a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d794a86e-489c-494b-92e1-87ed2d73d9ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2020 - 1 Dec 2023 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
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
51
Supplier Names

Jacques Berty Flore

Gareth James

Gavin Cowell

Bruce Wingrave-Pain

James O'Neill

Kevin Drury

JOHN HOUNSOME

Peter Acland

Lisa Schaffer

Marie Christine Desiree Guylaine Flore

Mark Lambkin

Garbo Kwok

KEVIN O'BRIEN DRIVER TRAINING LTD

Simon Hesketh

David Green

Reginald Jackson

Gillian Joan Clegg

Tony Byiast

Fiona Eileen Taylor

Jacovos Neophytou

Drive Complete Limited

Martyn MORDECAI

Lisa Coates

Ian Maxwell

Joanne Howes-Watson

Lorraine Riley-Gethin

John Coyle

Peter Ager

Mark Dowding

Richard Lock

Harambee Training Limited

Helen Smith

Alasdair Brooks

Louise Brown

Matt Buckland

Angela Susan Pocknell

Anthony Oliver Clarke

Pankaj Desai

Roy Puddefoot

Phil Hearn

Sean Davis

Tom Kwok

Aadam malik

Jason Canning

R. P. Sweeting

Jo Ellis

Auriel Wetherall

Peter Robinson

Jacqueline Mary Violet

Acorn Driver Training Limited

Graham Wright

Further Information

Notice Documents

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