Tender

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council seeks a competent Training Brokerage Service Provider for its Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, involves coordinating and delivering highways-related training within a 30-mile radius from the council's building in Bedford, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £325,000, aims to support approximately 40 staff, including operatives, inspectors, and supervisors. The tender submission deadline is 9th March 2026, with enquiry submissions closing on 2nd March 2026. The award period is scheduled to conclude on 25th March 2026. The contract, commencing 13th April 2026, will run through to 12th April 2029, with renewal options for up to 24 additional months.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in highway operations. Firms capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes and coordinating such activities effectively will find this procurement appealing. The tender favours providers who can balance price with quality, as the award criteria will weigh these factors at 80% and 20%, respectively. The ongoing contract and potential renewal offer sustained engagement, making it attractive for established training providers looking to expand their footprint in public sector services.

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Notice Title

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training. This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required. Maximum distance for any training is 30 miles from the Council building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension option of up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012749-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

63712200 - Highway operation services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-01

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

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