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title: "CDHG - Early Market Engagement - Driver Competency Training"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM HOUSING GROUP"
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# CDHG - Early Market Engagement - Driver Competency Training

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1dfcae-1b42-420b-aa54-74e7d864bf8f

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## Summary

The County Durham Housing Group is conducting an early market engagement process for driver competency training services, identified as opportunity ID 1PRO 101. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as training services (CPV code 80500000). The engagement period is active, with completed documents due by 12 Noon on Friday, 11 May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2018 and conclude on 31 August 2020, with training services required for approximately 110 drivers located in County Durham. This opportunity has been initiated through an open procedure, which is below threshold.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in driver training and competency development. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive training programmes that meet the varying needs of a large operational team, especially those that have experience working with public sector organisations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with County Durham Housing Group can aid businesses in establishing long-term partnerships and expanding their service offerings within the public sector. Interested vendors should reach out to Victoria Gibbon at victoria.gibbon@cdhg.co.uk for further information regarding participation in this opportunity.

## Notice

The service to be provided includes a wide variety of driver competency training to meet the needs of County Durham Housing Group. County Durham Housing Group is looking to complete an early market engagement process in relation to the provision of Driver Competency services. The group has approximately 110 drivers. Early market engagement documents can be requested by emailing victoria.gibbon@cdhg.co.uk, completed documents should be returned by 12 Noon, Friday 11 May 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3441c9-548f-48f8-bd52-cf1d45a339bc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR7 7TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Dawdon |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2018 at 10:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3441c9-548f-48f8-bd52-cf1d45a339bc
- 17 Apr 2018 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3441c9-548f-48f8-bd52-cf1d45a339bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3441c9-548f-48f8-bd52-cf1d45a339bc
  17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/countydurhamhousinggroup/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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