Tender

NHSBT1140 - Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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Tender

15 Jul 2018 at 11:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant organisation is currently seeking bids for the provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training under the tender titled "NHSBT1140 - Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training". This procurement process falls within the services industry category and particularly focuses on public road transport services. The tender is in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 20th August 2018. The successful contract will begin on 1st November 2018 and will run until 31st October 2021, providing ample time for service delivery across the UK, including England, Northern Ireland, and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in driver training and safety education services, particularly those that can deliver vocational and emergency response training courses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, which aims to enhance the driving skills of NHSBT staff and improve overall road safety. Companies with expertise in occupational health and safety training, vocational education, and defensive driving techniques would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSBT1140 - Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Notice Description

To provide occupational and vocational driver training courses for NHS Blood and Transplant staff. Since driving is a necessary requirement of the job for a large number of staff, NHSBT, in its role as employer, is committed to ensure that staff are fully trained and for this reason they are offered occupational driver training to supplement their normal driving skills. The number of staff who drive on business for NHSBT is approximately 650, utilising some 360 vehicles and whilst by far, most of these staff are based within England there may potentially be a requirement during the course of this contract for the training of lease car drivers throughout the UK i.e. including Northern Ireland. The aim of the training is to highlight to learners the importance that NHSBT places on managing Occupational Road Risk (ORR), introduce learners to the latest driving techniques, minimise the risk of road traffic incidents. The following specialist activities are required: Emergency response driver training - initial training. Occupational (Defensive) Driver Training - Initial Training Emergency Response and Occupational Driver Training - Refresher Courses Banksman Training Vocational Driver Training - Licence Acquisition New Vehicle Familiarisation / Induction Training Driver Assessor Training 7.5t Box van driving Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only reuired once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://nhsbt.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and condotions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and uaser details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the "PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered Supplier). - Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content - Click the 2Express Interest" button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ/ITT into your "My PQQs/My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). - You can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the "PQQ/ITT Details Box". 3.Responding to the tender - Click "My Response" under "PQQ/ITT Details", you can choose to "Create Response" or to "Decline to Respond" (please give a reason if declining). - You can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the " Submit Response" button at the top of the page, If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTenderinghelp desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7956f648-8a13-4bd1-bde9-4fa06ce48b0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d98d2a7-376d-4730-ab60-56c57741fe16
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 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
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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