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CO0152 Driver Improvement Training Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2024 at 08:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Driver Improvement Training Services. The contract, titled "CO0152 Driver Improvement Training Services," falls under the industry category of "Training services" (CPV code: 80500000). This procurement aims to provide driver improvement courses as part of the National Driver Offender Re-Training Scheme (NDORS) and other Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) interventions. The courses will be delivered in various locations throughout the Essex Police force area, including online options. The selective procurement method employs a restricted procedure, with the tendering period ending on 30 September 2024. The DPS will commence on an unspecified date in 2024 and span four years, concluding on 9 October 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training and education, particularly those capable of providing qualified instructors for theory and practical sessions under NDORS and other driving-related schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DPS is structured to allow multiple providers to bid for one or more categories, ensuring diverse opportunities for those meeting the essential criteria. This procurement will not only facilitate business growth but also enhance service delivery through the utilisation of local expertise in training and education, contributing to safer driving practices across Essex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0152 Driver Improvement Training Services

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of driver improvement courses. The National Driver Offender Re-Training Scheme (NDORS) and other SERP (Safer Essex Roads Partnership) driving interventions require suitable qualified instructors/trainers to facilitate the delivery of education and training courses. These courses are a blend of theory and practical delivered at venues and online throughout the Essex Police force area (this comprises the administrative areas of ECC, Thurrock Council and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council). The scope of the driver education requirement is to deliver Courses set by the Essex Police and the SERP in accordance with national guidance issued by the UKROEd. The Services consist of three main elements: (A) - Provision of NDORS and non-NDORS courses (provision of suitably qualified instructors/trainers to facilitate individual training sessions both theory and practical). (B) - Provision of a NDORS course booking system (C) - Provision of appropriate Training Venues This DPS will cover the scope of the first element only (A). Separate procurement exercises have been run for the remaining two elements, (B) & (C). This DPS is for a four (4) year duration and will commence in TBC 2024. Individual work packages under this DPS Agreement will commence from TBC 2024. The DPS Providers shall comply with this Services Specification as applicable to each Category. The requirement has been split into the following five (5) Categories: Category Category Description Category 1 NDORS Theory Category 2 NDORS Practical Category 3 Non-NDORS Theory Category 4 Non-NDORS Practical Category 5 Short Notice Requirements DPS Providers can bid for one or more Category, if they meet the Essential Requirements for each Category. The number of DPS Providers appointed for each Category will not be limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7381f58c-7058-4576-87be-069269cb273e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2028 4-5 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
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
Post Town
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
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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