Planning

703902450 - Driver Training Project PIN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

16 May 2022 at 09:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the "Driver Training Project PIN" as part of their procurement process aimed at delivering improved driver training solutions. Currently in the planning stage, the project will start on 1 April 2025 and includes an early market engagement event scheduled for 23 June 2022 at HQ Defence School of Transport, Normandy Barracks, East Yorkshire. Interested parties are invited to confirm their attendance by 9 June 2022 to receive further details. The industry category for this procurement falls under defence services and personal development training services.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the training and defence sectors to expand their services and capabilities. Companies that specialise in driver training, educational programme development, or related support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging with the project early can provide valuable insights into operational requirements and collaborative potential with the Defence School of Transport, thereby fostering business growth through enhanced partnerships and contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703902450 - Driver Training Project PIN

Notice Description

The Driver Training Project (DTP) will consider the provision of wheeled driver training from 1 Apr 25, encompassing the civilian driving licence acquisition elements delivered under the Future Licence Acquisition Training System (FLATS), Minimum Test Vehicles (MTV) contracts and additional aspects delivered by Defence School of Transport (DST), as confirmed by DST Case for Change in particular resource, requirement setting and pipeline management, leading to a more agile delivery solution. The project has betterment as one of its core tenets and therefore will take a holistic view of improving effect in delivering training. The output of which will be a coherent wheeled driver training solution from Apr 25. The Defence School of Transport's vision is: "The Defence School of Transport (DST) will set the example for industry and within Defence as a 'centre of excellence' in delivering practical driver operator skills, specialist vehicle and transport management training whilst fully exploiting learning technology to reduce the MOD's carbon footprint. DST goes further than its civilian counterparts, embedding training within a military context and teaching a breadth of skills which prepare students for operations in all environments and conditions. By doing so, DST enables Defence and security capability to be delivered by members of the Armed Services and other government departments in peace or conflict; in support of UK Interests at home and throughout the world whilst leveraging partnership and income generation opportunities for the benefit of Defence."The DTP Project Team will be hosting an Early Market Engagement Day as detailed below: Date: 23 June 2022 Time: 09:30 - 14:00 Location: HQ Defence School of Transport, Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, East Yorkshire, HU17 7LX (Please note postcode for sat nav is HU17 7LZ) This will be a face-to-face session and is limited to two (2) persons per organisation. All presentational material and questions and answers will be captured and made available to attendees post event through DSP. The aim of the day will be to provide attendees with an overview of the Driver Training Project potential scope. Also provide an insight to Defence School of Transport current operation, including organisational structure, locations, courses, student throughput and current training delivery mechanisms. There will also be a brief on the wider Trade Training Transformation Programme. In support of this an RFI will be sent to attendees. Please provide expression on interest in attending NLT 9 Jun 22. An invitation, admin instruction will then be sent NLT 10th June 22.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3974cb8b-c633-455c-8404-6d53b3259d9d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75220000 - Defence services

80570000 - Personal development 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
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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