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TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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02 Feb 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The "TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training" procurement process was conducted by the Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London. This contract, aiming at the services sector, involved the provision of flying-school services, including 10 hours of simulator training necessary for type conversion courses. The procurement method was direct and completed below the threshold without competition. The successful award was issued on 2nd February 2026 and is set to span from 2nd February to 30th October 2026. The contracted supplier, ISLES OF SCILLY SKYBUS LIMITED, is based in Penzance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies within the flying-school services industry, especially those experienced in aviation training and possessing simulator facilities. It is particularly advantageous for large enterprises capable of offering specialised airline pilot conversion courses. The direct method of procurement could suggest a preference for experienced and well-established suppliers, offering expertise and reliability in this niche sector, aligning well with ongoing training requirements stipulated by regulatory authorities.

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Notice Title

TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training

Notice Description

Included in the course is 10 hours of simulator training for the type conversion course and the initial issue of a Skybus Airline OPC. This training is to allow an Operations Inspector to fly as a functional member of air crew in the future with Skybus and maintain their AOC rating for this aircraft type

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008717-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80412000 - Flying-school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISLES OF SCILLY SKYBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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