Tender

Defra Group Driver training

DEFRA

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Tender

24 May 2023 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Group is seeking suppliers to provide driver training services as part of their commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for their employees. The training is necessary to meet their departmental driving policy, especially for staff at high risk or those using specialist vehicles. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 21st June 2023. Interested suppliers can access the procurement documents through the Defra E-tendering system.

This tender by Defra Group presents an opportunity for businesses in the staff training and education services sector to compete for providing driver assessments and training services. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2027, offering potential for long-term business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Defra Group Driver training

Notice Description

This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of Defra Group. The Defra group is made up of Defra, the Animal and Plant Health Agency and Rural Payments Agency. Defra is the government department responsible for improving and protecting the environment. It aims to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities and also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, work practices, equipment, materials and substances to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, temporary workers, contractors, visitors and any other people who may be affected by its work. Defra aims to reduce the risk of driving incidents and harm to staff when undertaking their duties. The training is required to meet our departmental driving policy. Defra Group employ staff that in their operational delivery capacity require additional driver training. Either because they assessed as being high risk or they use specialist vehicles and/or tow trailers in their role. Defra Group are looking for supplier(s) that can provide driver assessments and practical driver training for geographically dispersed teams. Defra Group operate throughout the Great Britain. Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Atamis. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f44ace-08d5-4e9b-b97e-7079a4458122
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff 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
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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