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Provision of Driver Training to BFC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Apr 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Driver Training to BFC" within the CPV category of driving lessons (80411200). This contract involves providing driver training services for military personnel stationed at British Forces Cyprus (BFC). The procurement process was completed using an open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 550,960. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The delivery addresses span numerous locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th January 2025 and the award date on 25th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that operate in the field of driver training and educational services. Businesses that provide comprehensive driver training programmes and have the capacity to operate across various locations, particularly with experience in military or specialised training environments, would find this tender especially relevant. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a robust presence in the defence sector, leading to potential further opportunities within the Ministry of Defence and related areas.

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Notice Title

Provision of Driver Training to BFC

Notice Description

Provision of a contracted driver training service for military personnel stationed at British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b38f852f-5f27-4ffe-bdce-1e7cfb2237fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4393921-7c42-450e-8864-710248bd2062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80411200 - Driving lessons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,960 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,960 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
samuel.hunt129@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGHES DRIVER TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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