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Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is planning a public procurement process titled "WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender". This tender, currently in the planning stage, focuses on educational and training services for C1 driver training dedicated to approximately 70 students, with a completion deadline for training and tests by 31st March 2027. Located in Wales, particularly the regions UKL2 and UKL1, the tender will be published on platforms such as eTender Wales and Sell2Wales. Interested parties should note the preliminary market engagement notice published on 21st July 2026 and the engagement milestone scheduled for 3rd August 2026. The procurement process involves a framework agreement and aims to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in driver training. With an estimated value of £102,000, this procurement process provides a lucrative platform for businesses to expand their presence within the public sector. SMEs are particularly welcome to compete for this contract, given its suitability criteria, and can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capability in delivering essential training services to a major public healthcare organisation. Engaging in this tender process would not only aid in business growth but also establish a collaborative relationship with pivotal entities like the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

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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.

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20263 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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