Tender

The Provision of Driver Plant & CPC Training

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is seeking a contractor for 'The Provision of Driver Plant & CPC Training' under the tender reference SW24/WP/1492. This procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification for training services (80500000). The contracting process, currently in the tender stage, began on 7 February 2025 and will conclude on 10 March 2025. The contract has two lots: Lot 1 for Driver and Plant Training and Lot 2 for Driver CPC Training, to be delivered across various locations in Scotland. The total contract value is anticipated to be £1,900,000 GBP. The procurement method being used is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in delivering Driver CPC and plant training to recognised standards such as CPCS. Companies capable of offering cost-effective contracting and commercial solutions, maintaining certification status, and engaging in continuous improvement programmes with Scottish Water’s Supplier Development Function will be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will also be expected to commit to community benefits and provide regular performance reports. The contract duration is four years with an option for four one-year extensions, making it a long-term opportunity for the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Driver Plant & CPC Training

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Driver and Plant Training<br/><br/>The scope of the service will include:<br/><br/>The provision of driver and plant training.<br/><br/>Objectives:<br/><br/>1. To deliver training to CPCS standards or equivalent for all new and existing candidates and register them on the appropriate scheme for the relevant plant item. Also, complete appropriate SVQ/NVQ qualifications for new and existing candidates for appropriate plant.<br/>2. To maintain certification status for qualified plant operators (E.g. CPCS or equivalent) through renewals.<br/>3. To develop cost effective contracting and commercial solutions for vehicle and plant training.<br/>4. To deliver Driver and plant training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations.<br/>5. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team.<br/>6. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses.<br/><br/><br/>2.1 Additional Requirements<br/><br/>Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful bidder or bidders, which may include but shall not be limited to:<br/>1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators <br/>2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function<br/>3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water.<br/><br/><br/>Lot 2 - Driver CPC Training<br/><br/>The scope of the service will include:<br/><br/>The provision of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training.<br/><br/>Objectives:<br/><br/>1.To deliver Driver CPC training.<br/><br/>2. To deliver Driver CPC training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations.<br/><br/>3. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team.<br/>4. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses.<br/><br/>2.1 Additional Requirements<br/><br/>Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful tenderer, which may<br/>include but shall not be limited to:<br/>1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators <br/><br/>2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function<br/><br/>3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water.

Lot Information

Driver & Plant Training

Lot 1 - Driver and Plant Training

The scope of the service will include:

The provision of driver and plant training.

Objectives:

1. To deliver training to CPCS standards or equivalent for all new and existing candidates and register them on the appropriate scheme for the relevant plant item. Also, complete appropriate SVQ/NVQ qualifications for new and existing candidates for appropriate plant.
2. To maintain certification status for qualified plant operators (E.g. CPCS or equivalent) through renewals.
3. To develop cost effective contracting and commercial solutions for vehicle and plant training.
4. To deliver Driver and plant training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations.
5. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team.
6. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses.


2.1 Additional Requirements

Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful bidder or bidders, which may include but shall not be limited to:
1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators
2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function
3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water.

Renewal: 4 years with 4 x 1-year extension options

Driver CPC Training

Lot 2 - Driver CPC Training

The scope of the service will include:

The provision of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training.

Objectives:

1.To deliver Driver CPC training.

2. To deliver Driver CPC training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations.

3. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team.
4. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses.

2.1 Additional Requirements

Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful tenderer, which may
include but shall not be limited to:
1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators

2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function

3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water.

Renewal: 4 years with 4 x 1-year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004176-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Nicky Green
Contact Email
nicholas.green@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7342069530

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

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