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Provision of Driver Training to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Apr 2025 at 10:14

Award Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Driver Training to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)." This initiative falls under the services category and centres on delivering driver training to military personnel stationed in Cyprus. The tender stage is active, inviting bids via an open procedure, with applications closing on 10th January 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence immediately following the bid evaluation date on 10th January 2025, with subsequent award notifications. Initial contractual provision spans 720 days, with potential for two optional 12-month extensions. The scope includes training for various license categories—Cat B, B+E, C, C+E, and D1, with an expected annual candidate volume of approximately 184, distributed across a 46-week year.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for driving schools, training providers, and businesses specialising in driver education, particularly those with experience in military operations or advanced driver training modules. Companies adhering to DVSA standards and capable of scaling operations to meet fluctuating demand will find this contract particularly lucrative. The Ministry of Defence requires that all vehicles for training be supplied by the MOD, offering firms the advantage of focusing resources on instructional quality and compliance. Successful bidders can anticipate a reliable revenue stream and the prestige of supporting British Forces personnel, making it an optimal contract for businesses looking to expand in defence sector training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Driver Training to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Notice Description

This tender is to source a third party contractor that can provide a contracted driver training service to military personnel in British Forces Cyprus. A redacted form of the contract can be found on the Contracts Finder Award Notice for this contract: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4393921-7c42-450e-8864-710248bd2062

Lot Information

Provision of Driver Training to BFC

Contract for a 3rd party supplier to provide contracted driver training to military personnel at British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

Options: 2 x 12-month extension periods

Renewal: Two optional 12-month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015179-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£566,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,960 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Samuel Hunt
Contact Email
samuel.hunt129@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
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

HUGHES DRIVER TRAINING

Further Information

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