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WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust

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Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 14:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust intends to procure C1 driver training services for approximately 70 students through its University NHS Trust. The requirement covers the delivery of training and the associated driving tests, enabling students to complete the C1 qualification needed for their roles. The service is classified as education and training. Delivery is expected across Wales, covering West Wales and the Valleys and East Wales. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the procurement for the ambulance service. The requirement is intended for a supplier able to organise and deliver both the instructional programme and testing for a sizeable student group across the relevant Welsh locations.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The anticipated contract period is from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, and training and tests are to be completed by 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £85,000 excluding VAT, or £102,000 including VAT. The requirement is below the relevant threshold, is structured as one lot and is suitable for SMEs. The buyer indicates that a framework agreement will be involved. A subsequent notice is expected on 10 August 2026. A market-engagement milestone is scheduled for 3 August 2026; the notice states that no action is currently required. The intended procurement procedure and evaluation criteria have not been set out at this stage.

The requirement should suit established driver-training providers with the operational capacity to train approximately 70 students and arrange the corresponding C1 driving tests within a defined five-month delivery period. Suppliers will need practical expertise in C1 licence training, access to suitable training vehicles and qualified instructors, and the ability to coordinate learner progression and testing across Wales. Providers able to deliver consistently in West Wales and the Valleys and East Wales may be well placed, particularly where they can manage geographically distributed cohorts. The buyer has indicated that the requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so capable regional providers may be able to prepare alongside larger training organisations. Businesses should use the planning period to review their C1 training capacity, instructor availability, test arrangements and coverage across the required locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender

Notice Description

This notice is to inform the market of the upcoming tender for the provision of C1 Driver Training to approximately 70 students for the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust. The training and tests for the students must be complete by 31st March 2027.

Planning Information

No action is required currently. The tender will be published on eTender Wales and advertised on Sell2Wales. If you have any queries, these can be directed to the procurement team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d006
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068775-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
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
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL2 East Wales
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

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