Tender

Provision Of Driver Training To British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Nov 2024 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a contractor for the provision of driver training services for military personnel in British Forces Cyprus. The training will cover categories Cat B, Cat B+E, Cat C, Cat C+E, and Cat D1, over a 46-week period, with around four candidates per week. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 January 2025, and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract value is estimated at £566,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Driving lessons," with the classification code CPV 80411200. The open procedure procurement method is being used, and the associated Cyber Risk Profile is 'LOW' with TUPE applicable.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in driver training services, particularly those that can provide professionally qualified driving instructors meeting DVSA standards. With an expected volume of around 184 candidates annually, this contract represents a stable and consistent business growth opportunity. The Ministry of Defence's stipulation that all vehicles will be provided by the MOD simplifies logistics for the contractor. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this tender, making it an attractive opportunity for a diverse range of training providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of Driver Training To British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93026634-f562-45a8-b62d-3994b9b0a8f1
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

80411200 - Driving lessons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£566,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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