Tender

Driver Training Tutors

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

11 Oct 2018 at 10:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking qualified external trainers for its Driver Training Unit through a tender titled "Driver Training Tutors." This procurement, categorised under driving-school services, is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 19th October 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd October 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019, serving the East of England region, including counties such as Essex, Norfolk, and Bedfordshire. The procurement method is listed as "Other - Opportunity."

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training and education, particularly those with expertise in ambulance and emergency vehicle operation. Companies that have qualified tutors holding necessary certifications, such as the IHCD D1 & D2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Driving, are encouraged to apply. As the ambulance service looks to enhance its training capabilities, this may also benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driver Training Tutors

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999 Emergency service. EEAST employs a specialist Driver Training Unit that is looking to supplement with additional qualified external trainers. Driver training includes the use of ambulances and rapid response cars and student needs depend on whether the students are Emergency Care Assistants, Paramedics or Technicians operating on A&E response vehicles or patient transport services. EEAST has an immediate and urgent requirement for qualified tutors. Qualified tutors must have: *IHCD D1 & D2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Driving OR L3CERAD OR a suitable equivalent. *IHCD Driving Tutor Qualification OR L4CERADI and CAVA OR a suitable equivalent. If you are interested in this opportunity and have tutors available please send details of your organisation along with CVs and evidence of qualifications of the tutors being proposed to tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk If you require any further information please contact Procurement on 01234 243125

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1b19778-54f4-4b14-a1e7-09c1b88993cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c8c337-c6b8-4e74-bf2c-0e60ab9da400
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Opportunity
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80411000 - Driving-school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Rebecca Brumpton
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01234243125

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 0RG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Goldington
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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