Tender

Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently overseeing the tender process for a "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service," aimed at enhancing skills in highway operations and consultancy services primarily for its staff, including operatives, inspectors, and supervisory personnel. This procurement involves a comprehensive training programme targeting approximately 40 employees within the council, with potential involvement from other internal teams such as Grounds Maintenance. The procurement, identified by the tender ID BBC EN 04126, has reached the tender stage, adopting an open procedure method. The process is situated in Bedford, United Kingdom, and pertains to the services industry. Interested bidders have until 12:00 PM on 9th March 2026 to submit proposals, with the enquiry period closing on 2nd March 2026, and the award decision expected by 25th March 2026. The total contract value is projected at £325,000, with work set to commence from 13th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services related to highway operations. Given the comprehensive scope and the potential renewal option extending up to 24 months, service providers with a proven track record in specialist training services stand to benefit substantially by developing long-term relationships with the Bedford Borough Council. Small to medium-sized enterprises with competencies in delivering highly tailored training programmes can competitively position themselves due to the 80/20 price-quality evaluation criterion. Furthermore, businesses capable of accommodating electronic submissions in English will find this procurement inviting. The contract is positioned to foster strengthening and expanding service capabilities, ensuring alignment with public authority needs and aiding in strategic growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

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.

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/011136-2026
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

80510000 - Specialist 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
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leon Clancy
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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