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Occupational Driver Training

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 13:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Occupational Driver Training" in the services industry category. Located in Bristol, UK, this procurement is centred around the provision of occupational and vocational driver training services. The process includes specialist and safety training services, with a planned execution period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, and potential renewal up to 31st October 2029. Currently, the procurement process is in its market engagement phase, scheduled to conclude by 28th July 2026. Suppliers who wish to partake in this engagement must express interest before this deadline, after which a comprehensive requirement document and queries will be shared. An official notice detailing further timelines is anticipated on 10th August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in driving training. Organisations with capabilities in emergency response, defensive driving, and familiarity with electric vehicles may find this tender highly pertinent. The relatively high contract value, estimated at £600,000, alongside an extensive contract period offers stable business growth prospects. Companies based in or with operational capabilities across the UK are well-suited to compete, especially if they possess a proven track record in the healthcare and emergency services sectors. Establishing subcontracting arrangements or partnerships can also enhance a bid's viability, considering NHSBT's interest in diverse delivery models and wide geographic coverage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Occupational Driver Training

Notice Description

The Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Planning Information

NHS Blood and Transplant is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its commercial strategy for a potential future requirement for occupational, vocational and emergency response driver training. The anticipated scope may include emergency response driver training, occupational/defensive driver training, refresher training, banksman training, new vehicle familiarisation/induction training including electric vehicle familiarisation, driver assessor training and vocational licence acquisition training. The purpose of this engagement is to understand market capability, delivery models, geographic coverage, capacity, relevant emergency services/healthcare experience, subcontracting or partnership models, mobilisation considerations, indicative risks and any factors that may inform the future procurement strategy. This notice does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit NHSBT to commencing a procurement process. Any information provided is for preliminary market engagement only and may be used to inform the future requirement, specification, procurement route and commercial model. Participation is voluntary and suppliers will not receive any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process as a result of participating or not participating in this engagement. f you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us no later than 28th July 2026 and we will send you a detailed version of our requirement so far, along with some questions/ request for information in order to help us refine the specification.   

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061306-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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