Planning

*PIN ONLY* Bus Driver Training

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

16 May 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is preparing to tender for a Bus Driver Training programme, falling under the "Education and training services" category, with an estimated value of GBP 625,000. This opportunity is relevant for the residents of West Yorkshire and will require delivery across the five Local Authority Areas in the region. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 6th June 2025. Interested suppliers must be part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Adult Skills Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to access the full tender details and participate in bidding.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers specialising in education and skill development, particularly those focused on the transportation sector. The successful bidder will engage in a multi-stage training programme designed to prepare participants for employment in bus driving, thereby directly linking to West Yorkshire SMEs with current vacancies. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive driving instruction, customer service training, and employment support services across multiple locations are well-suited to compete for this contract, promising potential growth and expanded influence in the region.

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Notice Title

*PIN ONLY* Bus Driver Training

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a training provider to deliver a Bus Driver Training programme for West Yorkshire residents. The training should develop knowledge and skills for sector entry, underpinned by employer needs. *This opportunity will only be available to suppliers who have been appointed to the WYCA 79437 Adult Skills DPS If you are interested in this opportunity, you must successfully complete and be onboarded onto the Adult Skills DPS first before the tender goes live, you will then have access to full details of the requirements, tender documents and have the opportunity to submit a bid should you meet all relevant filters. Please see attached document for details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with one training provider to deliver the following: Stage 1 An awareness raising and myth busting campaign and training programme Stage 1 should develop knowledge and basic skills for sector entry, underpinned by customer service skills. It is expected that the provider will link to local employers to develop participant understanding of the realities of the occupation provide and local job opportunities. The training programme is anticipated to last for 2 weeks. The awareness course should be delivered in each of the 5 Local Authority Areas of West Yorkshire. Learners participating in the awareness course should progress directly onto Stage 2 or support employment opportunities with the large operator training programmes. It is expected that the provider will have established links to support seamless progression. Stage 2 Medical and application for a Provisional Licence and an SME Bus driver training programme The aim of stage 2 is to provide learners access to relevant medicals and support with their application for a Provisional Licence. The learner will then progress to complete an SME Bus driver training programme which creates a link directly to West Yorkshire SMEs who hold vacancies. Bus driver training should include: * Work trial * Customer Service * Theory and Hazard Test * Driving 4 all online revision * 60 hours 1-2-1 on road driving * Practical training and test * Digicard application * DBS * Employment support * Health and Safety * Disability awareness Training * Guaranteed interview for live roles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05160f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sukhninder Kaur
Contact Email
sukhninder.kaur@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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