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TfL 96406 - Vulnerable Road User(VRU) Freight Training

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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30 Jan 2025 at 16:04

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19 Sep 2023 at 17:39

Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a single supplier framework agreement to Fleet Source Limited for the provision of VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Freight Training. This service involves the delivery of between 250 and 350 regulated Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) courses annually to approximately 5000 HGV drivers across various London Boroughs within the M25. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, and the contract was signed on 23 July 2024. The procurement process followed an open procedure, aiming to enhance driver safety through professional training services, utilising ISO 9001 recognised management processes.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in driver training and safety, particularly those with capabilities in delivering DCPC accredited courses. Businesses that have a strong background in training logistics and venue management within the London region, and are proficient in using feedback mechanisms and management systems (such as ISO 9001), are well-positioned to compete. This contract not only promises steady demand for training services but also supports firms in demonstrating their expertise in improving road safety for vulnerable users.

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Notice Title

TfL 96406 - Vulnerable Road User(VRU) Freight Training

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Freight Training. The Supplier will be required to: * Deliver an estimated 250 - 350 regulated Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) courses to circa 5000 HGV drivers annually. * Provide approved training venues to deliver approved DCPC courses. * Provide sufficient safe areas to conduct practical on cycle training prior to moving on to public roads in each of the London Boroughs or within the M25. * Use a recognised management process (such as ISO 9001), * Provide delegate learning resources for each participant on the course, * Collect and upload participant feedback to the training portal and the DVSA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be delivered include: * Deliver an estimated 250 - 350 regulated Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) courses to circa 5000 HGV drivers annually. * Provide approved training venues to deliver approved DCPC courses.

Renewal: The call off contracts will be subject to renewal for each task. The overall framework contract will be subject to re-tender at the end of the overall contract duration and at each option year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fcfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003162-2025
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
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Two months before the expiry of the current framework.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Bolaji Dawodu, Janny Graves
Contact Email
bolajidawodu@tfl.gov.uk, jannygraves@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2030547790, +44 7904514781

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLEET SOURCE

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