Award

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2022 at 14:59

Tender

04 Mar 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction," overseen by the Procurement and Logistics Service in the United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the "education and training services" category, with a total contract value of £2,170,740, primarily benefiting the NI Ambulance Service Trust. Currently in the award stage, the contract demonstrates a complete status, having commenced on April 28, 2022. This initiative is part of an open procurement method, which allows for broader participation, and was conducted through a framework agreement with the option for reviews every two years, allowing extensions of up to 18 months in case of emergencies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced driver training, manoeuvring skills, and emergency response training services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong quality-price ratio in their submissions are particularly well-suited to compete. The open procedure encourages participation from both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations capable of meeting the evaluation criteria around quality and pricing, thus enabling broader competition and possibilities for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction

Notice Description

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction

Lot Information

Lot 1

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction. Additional information: The estimated value stated in II.1.7 is for 2 years with the option to extend for any period upto 24 months plus 18 months emergency extension.

Options: Possible 18 months emergency extensions

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is subject to renewal dependent on client requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031e50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011204-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,170,740 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,170,740 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,170,740 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NI AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ELITE ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING

F.T.S. SOLUTIONS

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