Award

TAVI3164 - Commercial Flying Training

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2025 at 17:38

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, initiated by the Department for Transport based in London, United Kingdom, involves contracting for commercial flying training services. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically related to training and simulation in aircraft operations. The procurement was completed under a direct method, classified as below threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. This contract has a specified timeline running from 12th May 2025 to 14th July 2025, with the award having been signed on 1st May 2025. The location for the delivery of services is broadly the UK, overseen by a central government public authority.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses engaged in aviation training services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive commercial flying training including simulator costs alongside travel and accommodation arrangements. Large-scale companies like DHL Air UK, the supplier contracted in this instance, are well-suited due to their existing infrastructure and capacity to meet the detailed requirements of such service contracts. This presents a strategic development chance for businesses with expertise in pilot training to establish or expand their service offerings in collaboration with public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

TAVI3164 - Commercial Flying Training

Notice Description

Commercial flying training with DHL including simululator costs and accommodation/travel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020658-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£15,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Amaan Qurayshi
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL AIR

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