Tender

Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2019 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)" within the education and training services sector. This Open procedure tender, valued at £3.5 million, aims to establish a Framework Agreement comprising six Lots for the delivery of both theory and practical training courses across Essex. The tender period closes on 19 August 2019, while the contract is set to commence from 2 December 2019 and extend until 1 December 2023. Bidder events are scheduled for 23 and 24 July 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in driver training, especially those that are either licensed or willing to obtain necessary accreditations. Companies with expertise in road safety training, educational services, and those positioned as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties may benefit from collaborating or forming partnerships to meet the diverse training requirements specified within the Lots, ensuring they align with Essex County Council's criteria for selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driver Training (NDORS and Non-NDORS)

Notice Description

ECC is seeking to appoint Driver Trainers onto a Framework Agreement, using the Light Touch Regime, to deliver both Theory & Practical Training Courses, covering National Driver Offender Re-training Scheme (NDORS) courses, other non-NDORS courses, commissioned by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), and in-house driving-related courses. Courses will be delivered at venues throughout Essex. The Framework is split into 6 Nos. Lots. Bidders can apply for all Lots, however the successful bidder for Lot A6 will be precluded from being appointed to Lots A1 - A5. There is no limit on the number of Suppliers appointed to the Framework for Lots A1 - A5. Lot A6 is limited to one Supplier. Lot descriptions as follows: Lot A1: NDORS Theory Licenced Trainers to deliver NDORS Theory Courses. Lot A2: NDORS Practical Licenced Trainers to deliver NDORS Practical Courses. For this Lot the Authority will also consider non-licenced Bidders who meet specific competency requirements and are willing to work towards passing the relevant NDORS accreditation course within 1 year. Work cannot be allocated to successful bidders under this Lot until a relevant NDORS Practical Licence has been obtained. Lot A3: Trainers to deliver in-House Theory Courses, including courses for the users of lease cars provided by the ECCCar Provision Scheme. Lot A4: Trainers to deliver in-House Practical Courses, including courses for the users of lease cars. Lot A5: Trainer to Deliver any Other Driver Interaction Course Commissioned by SERP. This Lot will be a mix of Theory and Practical Courses. The SERP is currently developing Driver Intervention courses which will be delivered to a variety of road usergroups. This may include business users, older drivers, younger drivers and any other identified road usergroup. Interventions may be theory-based and/or practical. Lot A6: A qualified Monitor / Behavioural change specialist is required to ensure the quality assurance of NDORS courses and the development of NDORS trainers. This role will also monitor, quality assure and assist the development of other road safety interventions, the development of the SERP team, and provide support and mentoring to the ECC employed monitor. The Framework Agreement duration will be 4 years. Bidder Event Days will be held on 23 & 24 July 2019, please contact sally.plail@essex.gov.uk for details of the events. Please note the breakdown of the PS3.5M total value of the Framework is not currently available. Additional information: Additional CPV codes for this procurement are as follows: 80500000, 80510000 and 80411000. ECC considers that this contract may be suitable for SMEs, however any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. All communications relating to this procurement exercise must be sent via the BiP Delta portal message facility. ECC reserves the right to amend timescales & change the evaluation criteria if there are genuine omissions or mistakes. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement and/or not to award all or part of a contract & will not be responsible for any supplier bidding costs incurred.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e243ef63-323c-47f3-8823-175c3774439b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 1 Dec 2023 4-5 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Glenister
Contact Email
mark.glenister@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330136379

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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