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Air Brake Training 2025

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Aug 2025 at 09:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Air Brake Training 2025" initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reached the award stage. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the DVSA operates under the domain of public authority - central government. This tender pertains to the services category and aims to provide education and training services for air brake systems to approximately 210 delegates. Initially announced in the planning stage in May 2025, the contract was awarded on 1 October 2025, and the service delivery is set from 12 September 2025 through 7 September 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition, reflecting a transparent and inclusive opportunity for qualified suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in large vehicle air brake systems. Successful bidders, such as GTG Training LTD, can expand their market presence within the UK and enhance their portfolio by engaging with a central government body. With a focus on quality over price in the evaluation criteria (60% quality), businesses with strong training credentials and innovative delivery solutions have a significant advantage. The framework's option for a contract extension further amplifies long-term business growth potential, securing future workloads and fostering stability in service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Brake Training 2025

Notice Description

DVSA is looking to procure the services of a contractor to deliver Air Brake Training for approximately 210 delegates in total over an initial three year contract period. DVSA enforcement Vehicle Examiners (VE) are required to conduct examinations of large goods vehicles and public services vehicles. These checks can be part of a roadside inspection, fleet inspection or post collision investigation. To be able to conduct a full technical inspection the VE needs to have working knowledge of basic air brake systems as well as more advanced and current technology employed in large vehicle braking systems. VEs knowledge may be questioned by operators of commercial vehicles subjected to mechanical brake component and system prohibition notices. Post Collision Examiners (PCE) need in-depth knowledge to allow investigations following vehicle collisions. PCEs are required to provide detailed written technical reports with supporting oral evidence to the Police. These reports are often subjected to close review by defence councils and industry experts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: .

Renewal: An option to extend the contract for twelve months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061376-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,520 Under £100K
Awards Value
£62,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£65,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GTG Training LTD

GTG Training Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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