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Driver Training Project (DTP) Civilian Licence Driving Training Contract (CDLAC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Driver Training Project, specifically targeting Civilian Licence Driving Training, classified under education and training services. The procurement process involved a selective method, conducted under a restricted procedure, and the contract was signed on 11th July 2025. The key location for delivering services is the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. As of 17th July 2025, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £5,074,881,000, and a duration of 2,070 days.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in education and training, particularly those with expertise in driving licenses. Given the scale and scope of this contract, subcontracting is involved, providing further opportunities for smaller or specialised enterprises to contribute to the delivery of services. Hughes Driver Training Ltd has been chosen as the supplier, indicating that companies with established capabilities in military and civilian driving instruction are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Driver Training Project (DTP) Civilian Licence Driving Training Contract (CDLAC)

Notice Description

Provision of driving instruction for Military personnel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05611d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040892-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22454000 - Driving licences

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,074,881,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Orchard Deborah
Contact Email
deborah.orchard308@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033712403

Buyer Location

Locality
WARMINSTER
Postcode
BA12 0DJ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Warminster North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGHES DRIVER TRAINING

Further Information

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