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Vocational Driver Training

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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18 May 2026 at 06:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vocational Driver Training" contract was conducted by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, targeting the vocational training services industry. Located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, this open procurement followed the open procedure method, moving from the tender stage to a successful award. Key dates included the tender period ending on 10th April 2026, with the contract period starting on 11th April 2026 and concluding on 12th April 2026. The award was confirmed on 18th May 2026, with a total contract value of £60,000. The supplier awarded was Pips School of Motoring, a large-scale business based in Normanton.

This tender provides opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in vocational training services, particularly those with capabilities in driver education and training within the UK. The awarded contract runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, indicating a long-term partnership and stable business growth potential for the supplier. Enterprises with expertise in training programme delivery, large trainee intake management, and those capable of meeting regional training needs, particularly in Yorkshire and the Humber, could find substantial growth opportunities in similar future procurements. Being not specifically suited to SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with established infrastructures are likely more competitive in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vocational Driver Training

Notice Description

Vocational Driver Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f17a7ab0-bb85-425f-ac16-2d89e1688f2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5bac00-16bc-495b-841c-a58cd9e6fee9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pips School of Motoring

Further Information

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