Tender

Provision Of Driver Training To British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    26th November 2024 10:03:58 AM

    Tender Deadline

    10th January 2025 14:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    This tender is to source a third-party contractor that can provide a contracted driver training service to military personnel in British Forces Cyprus. The scope of the training to be delivered will be limited to: Cat B; Cat B+E; Cat C; Cat C+E; Cat D1. The successful contractor must be aware that the Authority will reserve the right to add to or remove license categories as needed. The volume of candidates for testing is expected to be c.184 per annum, to be trained across a 46-week year (approx. 4 candidates a week). These are indicative volumes, based on historic data and will be subject to change, dependent on need. Most candidates are expected to be evenly split across license categories B and C, with a small (<10) volume to undergo training for acquisition of a cat D1 license. All authorised driving instructors will be expected to be qualified to DVSA standards and recognised as an authorised driving instructor by the DVSA. All vehicles to be used for tuition and testing will be provided by the MOD. The Contractor will be required to source and employ suitable driving instructors to fulfil this requirement. Further details about the requirement can be found in the tender documents which are attached to this tender on the MOD's Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk). Cyber risk has been considered and in accordance with the Cyber Security Model resulted in a Cyber Risk Profile of 'LOW'. The Risk Assessment Reference is RAR-240917A06. Tenderers are required to complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire on the Supplier Cyber Protection Service and submit this as part of their Tender response, together with a Cyber Implementation Plan as appropriate. Please note that TUPE is applicable to this Contract. Further details about TUPE requirements are included in the Tender Documents.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-dca09020-6cd5-49ff-9817-97fb06e5b2f9

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80411200

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    samuel.hunt129@mod.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    UK Strategic Command - Commercial Branch, HQ BFC, Episkopi BFPO 53

    Episkopi

    BS34 8JH

    England