Tender

HMCG Driver Development and Assessment

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has initiated a procurement tender for the "HMCG Driver Development and Assessment" project. This procurement aims to enhance the driving skills of His Majesty's Coastguard volunteers across the United Kingdom, encouraging bids from Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) and local suppliers. The open procedure, classified under the CPV code 80411000 (Driving-school services), involves awarding six geographically aligned contracts across East Scotland, North East England and Midlands, South East England, South West England, Cymru/Wales, and Northern Ireland & West Scotland. The tender process is currently active with key deadlines concluding on the 18th of November 2024, and contracts starting on the 16th of December 2024, running until the 31st of March 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in driving instruction and assessment to expand their services within the public sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs that can align their capabilities with the National Standard for Driving Cars and Light Vans. By participating, businesses can gain significant exposure and contribute to a critical public service. The requirements highlight the need for uniformity and high standards in driver training and assessment, providing ample growth potential for qualified businesses capable of meeting these stringent requirements within diverse geographic locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMCG Driver Development and Assessment

Notice Description

His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UKs international responsibilities, delivering a life saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles. HMCG are looking for partners, to work within our communities, to deliver and assess HMCG driving standards, ensuring a national common approach to Driver Induction, and Light Vehicle on Road Driving Assessment. Identifying training needs/support requirements and recording them in a common format. Assessors must be familiar with the DVSA's National Standard for Driving Cars and Light Vans and that the weighting of any shortcomings is in line with Carrying out Driving Test - Examiner Guidance. The Contracting Authority encourages bids from VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) in addition to suppliers from the local area's in which the requirements are being competed in. This is a multi lot procurement and HMCG are looking to award 6 contracts based on and will be geographically aligned with the HMCG Divisional and Areas. Lot 1 - East Scotland Lot 2 - North East England and Midlands Lot 3 - South East England Lot 4 - South West England Lot 5 - Cymru/Wales Lot 6 - Northern Ireland & West Scotland The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ Once you have accessed the eprocurement portal, please navigate to itt_2315 - HMCG Driver Development and Assessment - Qualification Evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4db2b7c-d8ab-402d-a4cb-b2bfd204eba9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2314f8f2-90e7-4b39-8ff3-297cae249191
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
Contact Email
jonathan.nicklin@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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