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ANDBC Tender for the provision of a Transport Training Academy in the Ards and North Down area

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2024 at 08:59

Tender

26 Jul 2024 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Ards and North Down Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Transport Training Academy, focusing on HGV/PSV/Coach Driving Training services. The initiative aims to support the Transport and Logistics Sector in the Ards and North Down area. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the Education and Training Services category (CPV: 80000000), with a contract value of £237,480. The contract period commenced on 7 October 2024, and the project must be completed by 30 June 2025, with potential extensions available for subsequent years depending on performance and funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in vocational and specialist training services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality driving training and support services will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. The clear focus on both quality (90%) and cost (10%) in the award criteria underscores the importance of providing top-tier training through a skilled team. Firms that can meet these criteria and possess experience in adult education and driving-school services are highly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

ANDBC Tender for the provision of a Transport Training Academy in the Ards and North Down area

Notice Description

The LMP is inviting suitable companies and/or organisations to submit proposals to provide HGV/PSV/Coach Driving Training to support the Transport and Logistics Sector, and to offer Training for the Transport Sector to individuals residing in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area through specific support provided by a suitably qualified team. Please see tender documents for full details of the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The LMP is inviting suitable companies and/or organisations to submit proposals to provide HGV/PSV/Coach Driving Training to support the Transport and Logistics Sector, and to offer Training for the Transport Sector to individuals residing in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area through specific support provided by a suitably qualified team. Please see tender documents for full details of the requirement.

Options: The contract commenced on 7 October 2024, with the requirement to be completed by 30 June 2025. There are 2 further optional extension periods for the years 25/26 and 26/27.

Renewal: The anticipated contract start date is on or around 15 October 2024. The academy for the initial year must be completed by 30 June 2025. There will be 2 further contract extension options of years 25/26 and 26/27, subject to funding from Department for Communities being granted and satisfactory performance measures being achieved as detailed in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032727-2024
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80410000 - Various school services

80411000 - Driving-school services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£237,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,480 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 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
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Watton
Contact Email
procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN09 Ards and North Down

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D.F.P.F.

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