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title: "Category A Driver Training"
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# Category A Driver Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d66eaeb-6d17-4eaf-b82a-7461b213f2d0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract to South Wales Police for Category A Driver Training. This training is provided to drivers within the Long Term High Security Prison Group. The procurement method was Other - Direct Award with valid justification. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The Ministry of Justice, located in London, England, acted as the buyer in this procurement process, creating opportunities for businesses in the specialist training services industry.

This tender for Category A Driver Training by the Ministry of Justice can be particularly relevant for businesses providing specialist training services. The procurement stage was an award and the contract period spans from 2023 to 2026. The location of the contract covers several areas including United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Businesses suited for this opportunity would require accreditation to train drivers to high security standards within the prison system.

## Notice

This Notice is for the awarded Memorandum of Understanding for the provision of training by the South Wales Police of drivers within the Long Term High Security Prison Group (LTHSPG) which is part of His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). Additional information: This Memorandum of Understanding is for the provision of training by the South Wales Police of drivers within the Long Term High Security Prison Group (LTHSPG) which is part of His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). This training is for new drivers and for refreshing existing drivers at regular intervals. Given the nature of the services, there are no other providers available within the marketplace that are capable or accredited to train the drivers within LTHSPG to the standards required to fulfil their role and duty which includes ensuring public safety and transporting prisoners safely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edd0f1a-a09b-4cd1-a66f-eef0b50b372a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award with valid justification |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WALES POLICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edd0f1a-a09b-4cd1-a66f-eef0b50b372a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1edd0f1a-a09b-4cd1-a66f-eef0b50b372a
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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