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Provision of Training Services for Highway Works

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Training Services for Highway Works" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, classified as a sub-central government public authority in the UK. This tender, identified by the ID "C BBC EN 06858", utilised a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold for competition. The contract, awarded to TUTS (UK) LIMITED, focuses on training services within the UKH24 region, covering a period from 26th June 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award, effective from 14th July 2025, resulted in a contract valued at £60,000 (net) with a total gross value of £72,000.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those well-versed in the highway works sector. With the procurement process involving direct engagement for services and being open to small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses such as TUTS (UK) LIMITED, classified as an SME, can leverage this procurement to expand their footprint. Companies in proximity to the UKH24 region or those with expertise in delivering effective training programmes can benefit significantly by positioning themselves for similar direct procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Training Services for Highway Works

Notice Description

Waiver - Sole Trader Reasons - Provision of Training Services for Highway Works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ed3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039715-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUTS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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