Tender

T25-172BUS Development and Delivery of a HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated an open tender for the development and delivery of a HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy, as part of their Labour Market Partnership's action plan for 2025/26. The tender, identified as T25-172BUS, is focused on enhancing skilled labour within the transport sector, specifically targeting the improvement of employability outcomes. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on two lots: HGV Lorry Class 2 and PCV Bus Category D, with the total contract value estimated at £89,207. Interested parties must ensure their submissions via etendersNI by the 28th of November 2025, with opportunities open in the Northern Ireland region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the transport and training sectors, particularly those with experience in delivering employment academies. The procurement is categorised under education and personal development training services, offering potential for growth and expansion in addressing skilled labour demands in the region. Organisations that can provide innovative solutions and meet the rigorous standards of transport sector training are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The project not only seeks to elevate employability in the area but also offers potential renewability subject to funding, making it an attractive prospect for long-term business engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-172BUS Development and Delivery of a HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of an HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. The 2025/26 DSLMP Action Plan strives to improve employability outcomes and / or labour market conditions locally. This procurement exercise focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme. DSLMP are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, and qualifications in delivering and managing employment academies within the Transport sector. You must submit a separate tender for each lot. Lot 1: HGV Lorry Class 2 (12) and Lot 2: PCV Bus Category D (10). Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to funding - possible 12 month extension for both lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d727
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069749-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,207 Under £100K
Lots Value
£89,207 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d727-2025-10-30T13:58:46Z",
    "date": "2025-10-30T13:58:46Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d727",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGJQ-8275-HLMG",
            "name": "Derry City and Strabane District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGJQ-8275-HLMG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "98 Strand Road",
                "locality": "Derry",
                "postalCode": "BT48 7NN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN0A"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@derrystrabane.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.derrystrabane.com",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-NIR",
                        "description": "Northern Irish devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PGJQ-8275-HLMG",
        "name": "Derry City and Strabane District Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "T25-172BUS Development and Delivery of a HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "T25-172BUS Development and Delivery of a HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP",
        "description": "This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of an HGV and PCV Transport Employment Academy on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. The 2025/26 DSLMP Action Plan strives to improve employability outcomes and / or labour market conditions locally. This procurement exercise focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme. DSLMP are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, and qualifications in delivering and managing employment academies within the Transport sector. You must submit a separate tender for each lot. Lot 1: HGV Lorry Class 2 (12) and Lot 2: PCV Bus Category D (10). Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "80000000",
                        "description": "Education and training services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "80570000",
                        "description": "Personal development training services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKN0A",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 89207,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "www.etendersni.gov.uk",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-28T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-14T12:00:00+00:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 89207,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Subject to funding - possible 12 month extension for both lots."
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "069749-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069749-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-10-30T13:58:46Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}