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Fleet and Waste Driver Training

Ipswich Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 11:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 09:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 14:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of Fleet and Waste Driver Training, a service-oriented contract catering to the Education and Training industry category. The process, which followed a below-threshold open competition procurement method, culminated with an award decision made in favour of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd. The contract, which holds a gross value of £60,470, was signed on 1st April 2026, and is set to run until 31st March 2028, with potential for a 12-month renewal. The training services will be delivered within the Ipswich region, UKH14. The award was formalised after a rigorous tender process that closed on 5th January 2026.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide specialised education and training services, particularly those with expertise in driving and waste management training. The successful bidder, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, exemplifies how businesses with niche capabilities can leverage public procurement opportunities to expand their service offerings and enter new markets. This contract not only opens pathways for employment within the region but also enhances the professional skill sets of participants, thus fostering long-term business growth and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet and Waste Driver Training

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Fleet and Waste Driver Training. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am 5th January 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 23rd December 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e36c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
Ipswich Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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