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PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme

Translink

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29 Jul 2026 at 13:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink is procuring a specialist training and competency management service for staff involved in passenger service vehicle (PSV) roadworthiness inspections. The appointed provider will deliver training, assessment and certification, supporting workforce modernisation, staff upskilling and consistent competency across all relevant trades. This is an adult and other education service, classified under CPV 80400000. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The requirement covers the full inspection workforce rather than a single training course, so it is relevant to organisations that can design and deliver structured vehicle-inspection training and manage competency outcomes. Translink is a public undertaking operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the procurement is treated as a utilities requirement.

The process reached tender: Translink invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries were due by 27 August 2026 at 23:59, and submissions by 3 September 2026 at 23:59. The planned award decision date was 30 September 2026. There is one lot, with an estimated value of £655,000 excluding VAT (£786,000 including VAT). The contract is scheduled to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with renewal available for any period up to a maximum of 24 months, extending no later than 30 September 2031. Evaluation is weighted 60% technical submission and 40% commercial submission. Economic and technical selection criteria apply. Electronic submission in English was allowed, and payment terms are 30 days net.

This opportunity suits recognised and competent training providers with practical expertise in PSV or vehicle roadworthiness inspection, vocational assessment and certification. Suppliers should be able to train all staff involved in inspections, assess competence consistently and maintain reliable competency-management arrangements across different trades and workforce groups. The requirement will favour organisations able to demonstrate both technical capability and economic standing, as these are the stated selection areas. It is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it accessible beyond large national training companies. Providers with experience supporting workforce modernisation, structured upskilling and consistent standards across a transport operation are particularly well placed to compete.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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

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