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Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

Bedford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Apr 2026 at 14:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 10:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Feb 2026 at 16:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 14:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed an open procurement process titled "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service," which falls under the services category. This procurement is aimed at coordinating and delivering comprehensive highways-related training programmes. The contract was awarded on the 23rd of April 2026 and is active, with a commencement date of the 27th of April 2026. It will run until the 26th of April 2029, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. Located in Bedford, with services to be delivered within a 30-mile radius from the Council’s office, this contract is valued at £346,800 gross. The procurement method used was open, ensuring a competitive and transparent process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in training and consultancy within the highways and public sector. With the aim of supporting approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff, alongside other council teams, there is substantial scope for training providers to demonstrate expertise and expand their portfolios. Businesses that have the capability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective training services will be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By ensuring alignment with the targeted training outcomes and regional service delivery, providers can establish a strong partnership with Bedford Borough Council, leading potentially to further opportunities within sub-central government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

Notice Description

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service - Multiple Courses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option of up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042341-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

63712200 - Highway operation services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£289,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£289,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAMOUNT TRAINING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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