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Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 14:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Apr 2026 at 16:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 12:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC Trust, based in Belfast, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction" project, valued at £1,745,948 gross. The procurement follows an open procedure under UK legislation 2023/54, and was conducted with the assistance of the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service in Armagh. The contract covers a timeframe from 2nd May 2026 to 1st May 2028, with the possibility of extension. This service falls under the 'Education and training services' category and applies to the Northern Irish region, adhering to local devolved regulations. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 26th May 2026, and it includes framework agreements with options for renewal or additional purchases within the contract period.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the education and training services sector, especially those skilled in advanced driver training. Companies like Elite Advanced Driver Training Limited, Patient Discharge Service Limited, and SCTNI Limited have already been engaged, showcasing the competitive potential for similar businesses. The procurement supports business growth by enabling involvement in essential public services for central and devolved government bodies, offering a stable contract with future expansion potential through renewal or additional purchase options. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with Northern Irish regulations and the specific procurement requirements set by health service entities in order to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction

Notice Description

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the framework is valid.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Plus a potential 18 months emergency extension as per Special Term 3 in the Mid-Tier Award form.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of NIAS to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of CfT 6224806. All correspondence in relation to this PME will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 21 November 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048862-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,454,123 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,454,123 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,454,123 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,454,123 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
15 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 1 May 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
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust
Additional Buyers

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 8SG
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Elite Advanced Driver Training

Patient Discharge Service Ltd

SCTNI LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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