Planning

UK1_Provision Of Contract Driver Training For The Sovereign Base Area Police (SBAP)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has announced a public procurement process for the "UK1_Provision Of Contract Driver Training For The Sovereign Base Area Police (SBAP)" in Cyprus. This procurement, associated with the services industry category, aims to source a third-party provider of driver training services for the Sovereign Base Areas Police Force. Currently in the planning stage, the notice was published on 11th December 2025. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, with bidding opportunities expected to begin from 1st March 2026. The contract period will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2031, with the project receiving a budget allocation of £180,000 (GBP). The buying organisation operates from Episkopi, Cyprus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the driver training sector, particularly those that can offer specialised training services for law enforcement organizations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is particularly suitable for them. Companies that focus on high-quality, professional driver education and training can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate value in an international setting. Engaging in this process could not only lead to substantial growth but also establish long-term relationships with influential government bodies like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1_Provision Of Contract Driver Training For The Sovereign Base Area Police (SBAP)

Notice Description

Procurement to source a third-party provider of contract driver training services for the Sovereign Base Areas Police Force in Cyprus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081958-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80411200 - Driving lessons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcl-bfc@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
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
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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