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NHSBT1140 Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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30 Apr 2019 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood & Transplant organisation has completed a tender process for the provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training, which falls under the transport services industry category. This open procurement method aimed to ensure that approximately 650 staff, who utilise around 360 vehicles, receive essential driver training to enhance skills and manage occupational road risks. The tender was initially advertised before the end date of 20 August 2018, with the contract period running from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2021, based in England but potentially extending to the entire UK, including Northern Ireland.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in driver training and related services, particularly those with expertise in occupational and emergency response driver training. Businesses that can provide innovative training techniques and demonstrate a commitment to safety management in transportation will be well-positioned to compete for such tenders, as the NHS prioritises high-quality training for its workforce.

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Notice Title

NHSBT1140 Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Notice Description

To provide occupational and vocational driver training courses for NHS Blood and Transplant staff. Since driving is a necessary requirement of the job for a large number of staff, NHSBT, in its role as employer, is committed to ensure that staff are fully trained and for this reason they are offered occupational driver training to supplement their normal driving skills. The number of staff who drive on business for NHSBT is approximately 650, utilising some 360 vehicles and whilst by far, most of these staff are based within England there may potentially be a requirement during the course of this contract for the training of lease car drivers throughout the UK i.e. including Northern Ireland. The aim of the training is to highlight to learners the importance that NHSBT places on managing Occupational Road Risk (ORR), introduce learners to the latest driving techniques, minimise the risk of road traffic incidents. The following specialist activities are required: Emergency response driver training - initial training. Occupational (Defensive) Driver Training - Initial Training Emergency Response and Occupational Driver Training - Refresher Courses Banksman Training Vocational Driver Training - Licence Acquisition New Vehicle Familiarisation / Induction Training Driver Assessor Training 7.5t Box van driving

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9e95f36-cafe-4845-ac11-78fd8bece2c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbed05e-a85b-4490-9512-1cc8f8ac22fe
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRIVER TRAINING LIMITED (ERDT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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