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title: "CBC-1692-T-TH Putting YOU in the Driving Seat PCV skills boot camp - AWARD"
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# CBC-1692-T-TH Putting YOU in the Driving Seat PCV skills boot camp - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bc826f2-611f-431e-ae85-f6e5c9031dcc

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process to appoint Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited as the provider for the "Putting YOU in the Driving Seat PCV skills boot camp". This contract falls under the industry category of buses and coaches (CPV code: 34121000) and is aimed at addressing driver shortages in the local public transport network. The project entails a modular training course for PCV drivers to be delivered in Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Bedford council areas. The contract started on 2nd September 2024 and will run until 2nd September 2025, with key milestones including the procurement stage closure on 8th July 2024 and the award notice published on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in driver training and recruitment. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, as the project focuses on delivering tailored, modular training courses, promoting boot camps to local residents, and recruiting trainees through diverse methods. Businesses involved in community engagement, social media marketing, and liaison with local transport operators will find this contract an excellent opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish deeper connections within the public transport sector.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed a training provider to deliver free PCV driver training through a skills boot camp model. Driver shortages are impacting on the ability of bus operators and local transport authorities to develop the local public transport network. Whilst many operators have their own recruitment processes and driver training schools, the objective of the PCV skills boot camp is to supplement this training provision and encourage additional candidates who are wanting to find employment, or those who want a career change. The following elements will be required. o The training provider will develop a modular training course, to be delivered in small groups, at regular intervals, which will support every candidate to gain the skills and licences required to drive a large PCV. o The training provider will promote the PCV boot camp to residents of the Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Bedford council areas o The training provider will be responsible for the recruitment of trainees, using a range of methods in their recruitment processes, e.g. promotion at community events, targeted social media campaigns, referrals from DWP etc. o The training provider should seek the involvement and support of the local bus and coach operators in the recruitment process, or, at least prior to the commencement of the training o The training provider will support every candidate to secure their provisional driving licence and medical examination o The modular course content should include other aspects beyond the driver training modules, such as disability awareness, professional conduct, interview training, CV writing and job coaching o The training provider will support every candidate to prepare and pass their online theory tests o The training provider will ensure a minimum of 20 hours driving, 4 hours reversing and 4 hours Drivers CPC Module 4 training, to support every candidate to prepare and pass their practical category D driving test o The training programme should allow for one retest, where necessary o The training provider should work with the local bus and coach operators so that all learners receive a guaranteed interview for a real role o Throughout their training, the provider will a ensure that every candidate receives wraparound support, tailored to the needs of the individual, assisting with job applications, CV advice and preparing for an interview o Each training programme must be delivered within a maximum of 16 weeks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3007ccb-1028-47bd-95f2-d54389dd4e72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3007ccb-1028-47bd-95f2-d54389dd4e72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3007ccb-1028-47bd-95f2-d54389dd4e72
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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