Tender

Provision of Safeguarding Training for both existing and new applicants of Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Licences

BURY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Dec 2018 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Safeguarding Training for both existing and new applicants of Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Licences". This procurement falls under the training services category and is located in Bury, North West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline for completed tenders set for 12 noon on 11 January 2019. The contract is slated to run from 1 March 2019 to 31 March 2021, with a total estimated value of £49,000.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for training organisations, particularly those with expertise in safeguarding, disability awareness, and driver conduct. Businesses that specialise in training services for public transport operators or those adept at delivering safeguarding education would be well-positioned to compete. With Bury Council licensing a substantial number of drivers and emphasising the need for ongoing training, engaging in this contract could foster ongoing relationships with the council and potentially lead to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Safeguarding Training for both existing and new applicants of Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Licences

Notice Description

The Council's Licensing Team which is part of the Department of Resources and Regulation and is based at 3 Knowsley Place in Bury Town Centre, have a duty to use and enforce licensing legislation. Their aim is to ensure that all licensable operations relating to people, places and activities are safe and operate within the controls & limits imposed by the various licensing regimes. In particular the service is responsible for the licensing of: * Public & private hire vehicles, drivers and operators Historical reports into Child Sexual Exploitation regarding safeguarding controls in taxi and private hire licensing, has led the Licensing Service to identify the need to review its own safeguarding arrangements. Although the current portfolio of procedures and policies is comprehensive, effective and robust, there is still room for improvement. The proposed training aims to enable drivers to understand the need to protect vulnerable adults and children, identify possible victims of abuse and exploitation, understand things that could be identified as a risk, understand their own roles and responsibilities in relation to personal safety and identify where they can report any concerns. Private and public hire drivers play an important role in safeguarding the public. It is for this reason that the Council believes that it is appropriate for all licensed drivers, and applicants wishing to be a licensed driver, to undertake basic safeguarding training. As part of this process the Council is now seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to deliver a training package in relation to safeguarding, disability awareness, conflict resolution and driver conduct. This training scheme will be aimed at: * All existing drivers who currently hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire licence. * Any new applicants seeking to become licensed Hackney Carriage/Private hire drivers The process will require that all existing licensed drivers to undertake the training within a prescribed time period that will be determined by the Council's Licensing and Safety Panel. As of 4th December 2018 the Council licences the following: * 1092 Private Hire Drivers * 104 Hackney Drivers As an indicative guide to future numbers of drivers between 1st April 2017 and the 31st March 2018 - 104 new applications were granted The contract is for the period 1st March 2019 to 31st March 2021. The closing time for expressing an interest in the opportunity via The Chest is 5.00 pm on Monday 7th January 2019 The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 11th January 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7be9e4-04f4-4663-af95-4e9eb3ee4cde
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
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
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0EJ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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