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title: "MoD Licence Acquisition Training"
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# MoD Licence Acquisition Training

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f601dbc-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), via the Crown Commercial Service, is conducting the "MoD Licence Acquisition Training" procurement process within the driving-school services industry. This open tender has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £31,548,870 and a contract period extending from 1st January 2017 to 31st March 2020. The tender process for this opportunity concluded on 12th October 2016, and the training will be delivered across various geographical regions, as specified in multiple lots. This procurement follows the open procedure method, ensuring competitive sourcing.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in driver training and related services. The successful suppliers will be required to provide comprehensive licence acquisition training (LAT) to MoD personnel, necessitating instructors, training vehicles, and adherence to compliance standards. SMEs with experience in governmental contracts, particularly those focused on training provision, are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which also aims to promote continuity of supply and reduce supply chain risks through its structuring of lots.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) (referred to hereafter as the "Authority") Defence School of Transport (DST) is the training delivery authority for all wheeled driver training for Defence. The DST's responsibility ranges from licence acquisition through to specialist vehicle platform training and mechanical transport-related management courses. The Authority's personnel frequently require licence acquisition training in order to drive the vehicles they are expected to operate in the course of their duties. To meet the statutory and legal obligations set for the DST, the Authority's personnel must hold the appropriate category of licence to operate military vehicles legally on public roads. The Authority has established 7 single Supplier Contracts for the provision of Licence Acquisition Training ("LAT") to the Authority's personnel. In each of Lots 1 - 5, the Supplier will be required to deliver Category B / B+E / C / C+E / D / D1 / D1+E LAT in a specific geographical region. In Lot 6 the Supplier will be required to deliver Category B / B+E LAT nationally at Phase 2 training establishments. In Lot 7 the Supplier will be required to deliver Category C / C+E LAT nationally at Phase 2 training establishments. In each Lot the Supplier's obligations shall include: - To deliver the LAT required by the Authority; - To deploy and maintain a sufficient number of Instructors to ensure that, throughout the Contract, all of the LAT required by the Authority, including delivering LAT courses concurrently and during peaks in demand, is delivered in full, on time, and to the Authority's satisfaction; - To provide all training vehicles and trailers required to deliver all of the Authority's requested LAT courses, including during peak periods of demand, in full, on time, and with no delay to the commencement of Candidates' LAT; - To have an established service and maintenance programme for its training vehicle fleet. - To establish and maintain a system to record and monitor documentation for all training vehicles; - To provide all personal protective equipment and training aids required to deliver the requested LAT; - To provide an account management function; - To provide a complaints resolution function; - To provide a performance monitoring function; and - To provide management information to the Authority. In Lot 6 and Lot 7 only, the Supplier shall provide an on-site management function to manage the delivery of the Services, including the management of Instructors, on-site. This procurement was managed and facilitated by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) (hereafter referred to as the Agent). During the procurement process, the Agent acted on behalf of the Authority. Additional information: The following information has been captured in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 50 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015: The Authority received a total of 8 tenders for this procurement, all of which were received electronically via the Authority's e-Sourcing Suite. 6 of the 8 tenders received by the Authority were from SMEs. The Authority did not receive any tenders from other EU Member States other than the UK. The Authority did not receive any tenders from non-EU States. The Authority did not receive any tenders from any Groups of Economic Operators. All of the 6 Suppliers that were awarded Contracts are SMEs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6600b887-9f38-4287-8b90-75ed85ed4513 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,548,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,548,870 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LIST OF SUCCESSFULLY AWARDED SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411000 - Driving-school services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2017 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6600b887-9f38-4287-8b90-75ed85ed4513
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86738e3c-22c4-4f88-89af-12b6876d2bef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6600b887-9f38-4287-8b90-75ed85ed4513
  13th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86738e3c-22c4-4f88-89af-12b6876d2bef
  15th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dfd6089-0938-4d49-802d-d617436685bf
  Attachment 11 - Non-Disclosure Agreement (TUPE) v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0096b9b9-a3a5-44f6-9503-98ee1195e0fc
  Attachment 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3952184-ae12-46ba-8b04-43d4dd860473
  Attachment 3 - Award Questionnaire Response Guidance, Evaluation Guidance, and Marking Scheme v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7840f577-5442-4bb8-a874-2b6df88c9498
  Attachment 6 - Terms of Participation v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a209c7c6-4275-4c76-b864-d00f014ce8ad
  2016-OJS179-321604-en
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a145775-28c9-473b-ae86-1ea9120f7fc8
  Attachment 7 - Declaration of Compliance v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6041ceb-431c-4f69-af4f-12d30c92d2e8
  Attachment 8 - Supplier Guidance Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/294d63a5-bc1a-4635-8d25-cebfc31db95a
  Attachment 2 - Participation Requirements and Selection Questionnaire and Evaluation Guidance v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3cad88b-9e2f-4cf6-b381-6d70d1fae5c4
  Attachment 1 - Invitation to Tender v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd503947-ee72-4af5-99b3-53e70032400b
  Attachment 5 - Pricing Matrix v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84c9123d-13ad-40ae-8ca9-2d9382e64846
  Attachment 12 - DEFCONS and DEFFORMS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d04d757-8b8b-4b72-b5fe-6a92047661a3
  Attachment 10 - Financial Assessment Template v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98e14439-a41c-4a10-8035-f15a1ea17f3a
  Attachment 9 - Contract Population Template v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02b2dd25-5e53-4254-9ed2-e76b084172af
  RM3805 Contract Lot 1 JSMDT Ltd REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c2bbe1e-945f-4751-9c0c-39ea22c52d3a
  RM3805 Contract Lot 2 Lloyds School of Motoring REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9e3e404-839b-4649-89d0-22d6c2895d88
  RM3805 Contract Lot 3 AcciDON'T Limited REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abcde18c-8825-4905-8896-2b1be1b1c357
  RM3805 Contract Lot 4 J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eeb3f5c2-b8ab-4696-be64-fd8e2ce3cdbc
  RM3805 Contract Lot 5 System Group Ltd REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b4ba49a-3da5-42f1-b9ef-ad423724f046
  RM3805 Contract Lot 6 AcciDON'T Limited REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/002a6880-6b7d-4031-a18b-f183e9df479f
  RM3805 Contract Lot 7 Mainstream Training Limited REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1fdb064-89c3-4f32-91f2-d9caff3df3a4
  RM3805 Driver Licence Acquisition Successful Suppliers

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs

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