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21 Jul 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Wolverhampton, UK, is inviting tenders for the provision of an Advanced Driver Training Anti-Roll Over Course under tender ID 068800-2026. This tender is categorized under driving-school services within the broader services industry. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, conducted via an open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their proposals through the Defence Sourcing Portal by 28th August 2026. This contract involves offering five advanced driving courses per year, specifically designed for RAF Logistics Drivers, with a total contract value of £236,556.37 including VAT. Enquiries concerning this tender are accepted until 4th August 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in driving instruction and safety training, particularly those with expertise in fuel transportation and specifically within airfield and road tanker contexts. With an emphasis on quality and technical provision, the tender is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs. The course aims to elevate driver standards to meet petroleum industry benchmarks, offering businesses a chance to establish themselves as key providers in defence logistics training. The supply is particularly suited to businesses capable of delivering high-quality, tailored training programmes, enhancing and maintaining rigorous driver safety standards.

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Notice Title

715882496 - Provision of Advanced Driver Training Anti-Roll Over Course -UK4

Notice Description

The Advanced Driver Training Anti-Rollover course ensures the standard of RAF Logistics (Driver)s who are required to transport fuel in airfield and road tankers are trained to the very highest standards, in accordance with petroleum industry requirements. Provision of 5 Advanced Driver Training Anti-Roll Over Courses per year. Contract is for driving services valued PS236,556.37 inc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068800-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

22454000 - Driving licences

34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks

42142200 - Parts of driving elements

80411000 - Driving-school services

80411100 - Driving-test services

80411200 - Driving lessons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£197,130 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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