Tender

FUTURE LICENCE ACQUISITION TRAINING SYSTEM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C

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Tender

27 Jan 2020 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, is conducting a tender for the "Future Licence Acquisition Training System" as part of its ongoing commitment to training personnel within the Armed Forces. This procurement, focusing on driving licence services, is currently in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 1 April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on the same date and will run until 31 March 2025, encompassing a total value of £52 million. Interested parties should note that an industry event will be held on 17 February 2020 at the Defence School of Transport, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the delivery model and contribute their insights through an electronic questionnaire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those equipped to deliver driving licence programmes for various vehicle categories across the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a particularly advantageous procurement process, as the structure encourages input from a diverse range of industry representatives. Companies focused on transport training solutions, curriculum development for driving instruction, or logistical support services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Participants in this soft market exercise can leverage their expertise to influence the development of the training system, potentially securing a pivotal role in the future delivery of these critical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FUTURE LICENCE ACQUISITION TRAINING SYSTEM

Notice Description

The Defence School of Transport is the Training Delivery Authority for wheeled vehicle driver, instructor and associated training for Defence at Leconfield. DST was formed to provide driver and transport management training to personnel across the Armed Forces. DST offers a wide range of courses to Initial Trade Training and Subsequent Trade Training students. It is intended that Industry will be able to assist in identifying a number of improvements to the delivery of licence acquisition training services for Category B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1, D1+E. FLATS has evolved to seek a follow-on delivery model when the current suite of LATS contracts expire on 31 Mar 2021. FLATS is expected to deliver licence acquisition WEF Apr 21 throughout the UK both regionally and nationally. This PIN is issued to commence a process aimed at obtaining the views of Industry of the viability for the options under consideration. The soft market testing will be structured around: 1) An Industry event at Goodwood Theatre at HQ Defence School of Transport, Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, East Yorkshire, HU17 7LX (Please note postcode for sat nav is HU17 7LZ) on Monday 17 February 2020 commencing at 1300hrs. 2) An electronic questionnaire. The Authority may, at its sole discretion, invite a cross selection of industry representatives to explore the options in more detail. The output of this particular aspect will be documented and shared with industry. This soft market exercise does not constitute an invitation for participants to generate or submit a tender for business to the Authority; the Authority accepts no liability for costs incurred as a result of participating in this activity. The Authority accepts no commitment to carry out any procurement in relation to the options being explored. The questionnaire results may indicate that none of the options being considered are suitable for further exploration. Non-participation in this soft market testing exercise will not be considered in any future procurement activity. The results of this soft market test will be published in a collective document to all participants in the exercise. If you wish to attend the Industry Day then please contact kirsti.mcewan372@mod.gov.uk by midday on Friday 6th February 20, including attendee's name(s) (maximum two representatives per company), company/trading entity details, nationality, security clearance held (if any) and vehicle registration(s). The questionnaire will be sent to you Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Driving licences.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f47201d-16b0-4296-b25e-9d0f447394de
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22454000 - Driving licences

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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