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PROVISION OF DRIVER TRAINING FOR BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2022 at 14:37

Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to engage a contractor for a three-year project titled "Provision of Driver Training for British Forces Cyprus." This procurement, classified under the CPV code for staff training services (80511000), is located in Cyprus and follows an open procurement method. The contract was signed on 22 March 2022, with the expectation of delivering full category B, B+E, C, C+E, and D1 driver training. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to HGV Training Services Ltd. Key aspects of the tender include an emphasis on quality assessment criteria, such as instructor capability and training pass rates, along with a total budget of £400,000.

This driver training contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vocational training, especially those that have expertise in driver education and licensing. Businesses with a track record of providing instructor-led training and compliance with Ministry of Defence standards will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to long term relationships within the defence sector, particularly for SMEs focused on educational services and driving instruction in Cyprus.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF DRIVER TRAINING FOR BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for a 3 (three) year contract to provide driver training services to British Forces Cyprus (BFC) on a call off basis. BFC have a Defence Licensing and Testing Authority (DELTA) set up to Co-ord the training. The requirement is to provide full category B, B+E, C, C+E and D1 driver training to personnel within BFC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for a 3 (three) year contract to provide driver training services to British Forces Cyprus (BFC) on a call off basis. BFC have a Defence Licensing and Testing Authority (DELTA) set up to Co-ord the training, this is in line with Memoradum of Understanding (MoU) the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and the Delta Inspectorate. The requirement is to provide full category B, B+E, C, C+E and D1 driver training to personnel within BFC. Instructors may be subject to a MOD assessment in the following areas: driving ability, instructional ability: including teaching, manoeuvring and trailer uncoupling; identification and rectification of student driver errors. The Authority will provide all vehicles.

Renewal: as original requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0301cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008023-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80411200 - Driving lessons

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcld-07@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COMMERCIAL BRANCH, BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS
Postcode
BF1 2AS
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HGV TRAINING SERVICES

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