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title: "712000450-DTP-CDLAC-CAN-CF"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# 712000450-DTP-CDLAC-CAN-CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03f670ad-4275-4afd-8ddb-cda7c2944f42

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Driver Training Project Civilian Driving Licence Acquisition Contract,” classified under Education and Training Services. The contract has been awarded to Hughes Driver Training Ltd, with a total contract value of £72,549,000. The procurement, conducted via a selective restricted procedure, covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other overseas territories. The process reached the award stage on 11 July 2025, with the contract period set from 11 July 2025 to 31 March 2031.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that cater to a wide geographic scope, including SMEs. The procurement process was designed with small and medium enterprises in mind, suggesting that similar future tenders may offer additional opportunities. Businesses with capabilities in delivering large-scale and geographically diverse training services, especially those familiar with government contracts, would be well-positioned for such undertakings.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the Driver Training Project Civilian Driving Licence Acquisition Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69591b81-50aa-4c16-988b-0a25b23cc012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,354,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,549,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WARMINSTER |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA12 0DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Warminster North & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGHES DRIVER TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69591b81-50aa-4c16-988b-0a25b23cc012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69591b81-50aa-4c16-988b-0a25b23cc012
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86f14df1-5165-419d-8d89-a9a557fba2bb
  n/a

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