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Framework Agreement for the provision of Blue Light Driver Training

BRITISH RED CROSS

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20 Oct 2017 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Red Cross has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Blue Light Driver Training. This procurement is categorized under staff training services and encompasses various health and safety training services, including the FutureQuals Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in Ambulance Driving. The tender is set to close on 17th November 2017, and the resultant contract will be active from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2019, with a potential one-year extension. The training services will be delivered across the entire United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, covering a wide geographical area.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in emergency services and health training. Experienced businesses that can deliver high-quality training and possess the necessary resources and qualifications are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to facilitate inclusive competition among a range of suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Blue Light Driver Training

Notice Description

The British Red Cross "Red Cross" is a humanitarian organisation that refuses to ignore people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities and when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. Red Cross wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of blue light driver training with a number suitably experienced, qualified and resourced Suppliers. The Services within the scope of this Framework Agreement shall include, but will not be limited to: * FutureQuals Level 2 Certificate in Ambulance Driving; and * FutureQuals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving. It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months, if agreed between the Parties. The Framework Agreement will be established as a single Lot to cover the full scope of requirements, as detailed within this Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement will cover the requirements for training across the full United Kingdom including Northern Ireland excluding islands (IoM, Channel Islands, etc.).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faccf9bd-a9a3-4dff-8e95-806c22b6ee89
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80561000 - Health training services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 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
BRITISH RED CROSS
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
ssc@redcross.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450547311

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1EA
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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