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PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme

TRANSLINK

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29 Jul 2026 at 12:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, is inviting tenders for their PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme. This procurement process aims to find a capable training provider to deliver comprehensive training, assessment, and certification related to vehicle roadworthiness inspections. The industry category is centred around adult and other education services, with a focus on workforce modernisation and upskilling. The tender stage of this process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 3rd September 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 27th August 2026. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services, specifically under special utilities regime regulations. The project is above the threshold and open to electronic submissions.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for training providers with a strong background in technical and competency-based education, particularly those with experience in automotive services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria that favour these entities. With an estimated contract value of £655,000, and potential renewals for up to an additional 24 months beyond the initial three-year contract term, businesses equipped to deliver quality and cost-effective training solutions will find substantial opportunities for expansion into the public sector. The awarding criteria include both quality and cost, with a weight distribution of 60% and 40%, respectively, providing a balanced opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their technical and commercial competencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme

Notice Description

Translink seeks a competent and recognised training provider capable of delivering training, assessment, and certification for all staff involved in vehicle roadworthiness inspections in a manner that supports workforce modernisation, upskilling, and consistent competency across all trades.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any period up to and including a maximum of 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071698-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£655,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£655,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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