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title: "Bus Driver training as part of Merseytravel Sector Based Work Academy (SBWA)"
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# Bus Driver training as part of Merseytravel Sector Based Work Academy (SBWA)

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364c49a5-713b-4c31-a1bd-baa302f7e480

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Merseytravel involves a tender titled "Bus Driver training as part of Merseytravel Sector Based Work Academy (SBWA)" in the Motor vehicles and Transport services industry categories. The contract value is £113,000 GBP, with an open procurement method. The tender period closed on December 5, 2017, and the contract is scheduled to be in effect from January 3, 2018, to August 31, 2018. The location of the delivery addresses is in the North West region, United Kingdom.

This tender by Merseytravel presents an opportunity for Training Providers to deliver PCV licence and Driver CPC training within the Merseytravel SBWA model. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and vocational, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participating in this procurement process. Businesses interested in training services for professional bus drivers are well-suited for this competition, focusing on delivering training sessions and related assessments to jobseekers in the specified region.

## Notice

Merseytravel is seeking to appoint a Training Provider (TP) to deliver the PCV licence and Driver CPC training under the Merseytravel Sector Based Work Academy (SBWA) model. Merseytravel is looking to hold up to 6 SBWA sessions between January 2018 and August 2018 which will train approximately 6-12 jobseekers per session. The TP will also be responsible for the Driving Assessment and the Medicals required for the provisional PCV licence. TP will be responsible for training in preparation for trainee's theory and practical Driving and CPC tests. The TP will also book all tests and re-tests required to enable the trainees to gain their PCV Licence and Driver CPC. The TP must work in partnership and choose a Pre-employment Training Partner to deliver Level 2 award in knowledge for a professional bus driver Please note unable to link to original notice. Original Notice reference is MERTVL001-DN307169-79618688

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf38aea-9cfb-41a4-9921-e8f455ec0d7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS UK TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf38aea-9cfb-41a4-9921-e8f455ec0d7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecf38aea-9cfb-41a4-9921-e8f455ec0d7e
  1st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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