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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2019 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is currently engaging in an open tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire. This procurement, classified under training services, aims to provide various driver retraining courses as part of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS). The deadline for submitting tender applications is 19th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2024. The geographical focus is the West Midlands region of England, with a total estimated value of £6 million for this initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially training providers with experience in driver education. Companies that specialise in delivering theory and practical driver training courses, particularly those qualified with a NDORS licence, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified qualifications and are flexible in their operational capabilities across various locations in Staffordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council would like to hear from Trainers who can deliver the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) in Staffordshire. The suite of courses delivered in Staffordshire are the following: * National Speed Awareness Course * National Motorway Awareness Course * Safe & Considerate Driving Course * What's Driving Us? Course which focuses on changing driving behaviour, attitude and prevent motorists re-offending again. As an alternative to prosecution, approximately 35,000 motorists undertake an NDORS course in Staffordshire each year. This opportunity is divided into two Lots split by the type of course delivered: * Lot 1 - Theory trainers * Lot 2 - Practical trainers 18 Trainers will be awarded for Lot 1 and 4 Trainers will be awarded for Lot 2 though Trainers can apply for both Lots if they meet all requirements. Do you meet the following requirements: * Hold a NDORS licence to deliver at least one of the NDORS courses outlined above. * Possess excellent communication skills (written & verbal). * Have excellent interpersonal skills with a natural ability to interact with a wide variety of people. * Possess IT skills in relation to connecting and using equipment such as projectors to enable the delivery of the courses as well sending and receiving emails. * Able to work flexibly at all venues/locations and various course timings throughout the County of Staffordshire. * Desire to undergo Further training as and when required. Additional information: Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their company details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference SREQ1004391 or the title IA1896 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5bcd58-7ef6-4d6b-8b13-31656e20069f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Taylor-Grime
Contact Email
paul.taylor-grime@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785 854510

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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