Tender

Driver Safeguarding Training I-1784

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2022 at 17:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has issued a tender for "Driver Safeguarding Training I-1784" in the Health and social work services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £150,000. The tender period ends on September 19, 2022, and the contract period starts on November 14, 2022, running until November 14, 2025. This opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. The training course is specifically designed for approximately 1500 drivers and passenger assistants over three years, focusing on safeguarding and disability awareness.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for companies providing training services in the health and social work sector. Businesses specialising in driver training and disability awareness programs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Oxfordshire County Council aims to enhance transport services by providing essential training to drivers and assistants, ensuring a high standard of care and safety for service users. The contract requirements align with the council's commitment to professional development and quality services across various transport categories, presenting a strategic growth potential for qualified training providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Driver Safeguarding Training I-1784

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is a large public-sector organisation responsible for a range of services. For information on the Council's structure and services visit www.oxfordshire..gov.uk One of these services is the provision of different types of transport for a range of service users. These include: * Home to school transport (Special Educational Needs and mainstream) * Adult social care transport (older people, learning disabilities and mental health) * Childrens social care transport * Any other OCC procured transport services These journeys are carried out by transport suppliers and OCC's internal fleet all of which are commissioned by OCC. There are approximately 200 service suppliers who employ approximately circa 2000 drivers and passenger assistants. OCC are part of a Joint Operational Framework (JOF) with Oxford City Council, Cherwell District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, and the Vale of White Horse District Council. Part of the JOF dictates that all licensed drivers, OCC drivers and passenger assistants across the county will undertake the same safeguarding and disability awareness training as part of a joined-up approach. OCC will be facilitating this course to fill the requirements of the JOF. Our requirement OCC recognises that drivers and escorts do an exceptional job in transporting its service users, However, due to the increasingly complex and diverse nature of the needs of service users, a need had been identified for a bespoke transport safeguarding and disability awareness course that can be created to all drivers and passenger assistants. Drivers and passenger assistants must undergo this training as a part of their renewal for taxi licences and OCC badges for procured routes. Training will be required for approximately 1500 drivers and passenger assistants over the space of three years. Content Safeguard training OCC has created a safeguarding training course that will be delivered by the supplier. The content of the course includes: * Generalist Safeguarding Training * Training to meet the needs of specific service users

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316fe961-6f07-4298-b8c5-509936cfbb41
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2025 3-4 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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