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title: "BT1778 Machinery Training for Parks countryside Services"
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# BT1778 Machinery Training for Parks countryside Services

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4291e86a-fa66-44db-adf7-9e89477ae7c7

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## Summary

Luton Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "BT1778 Machinery Training for Parks Countryside Services," focused on the industry category of miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. This tender is currently in the "Tender" stage and seeks proposals to deliver essential training for grounds staff on machine usage. The training encompasses initial new user instruction and four-yearly refresher courses to ensure competency in operating machinery safely in public spaces. The contract, valued at GBP 51,000, covers services in England, with the tender period ending on 21st February 2025, and the contract period running from 15th March 2025 to 7th March 2028. The procurement method used is specified as "Other."

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in machinery training and safety instruction, particularly those capable of providing tailored training programs to public sector organisations. SMEs are considered suitable contenders for this contract, given the specific requirements and the value of the contract. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive and certified training programs that enhance safety standards in public spaces are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on long-term training relationships provides potential for sustained business growth.

## Notice

It is a health and safety requirement that all grounds staff receive initial new user training in the safe use of the equipment and there after receiving four yearly refresher training to ensure that they maintain the required standard of competency in the use of the equipment. The staff operate machinery in public spaces therefore it is imperative that they know how to use the equipment safely and competently in order to protect themselves and any members of the public who may be in the vicinity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a023900d-69dc-4bb4-a8c3-d540ddfde309 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a023900d-69dc-4bb4-a8c3-d540ddfde309

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a023900d-69dc-4bb4-a8c3-d540ddfde309
  28th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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