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title: "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service - AWARD"
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# Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service - AWARD

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59fb2abb-fc1a-4f60-9dc0-7032cfc6f72a

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service". This contract falls under the industry category of "Highway operation services" as well as "Specialist training services" and aims to coordinate a comprehensive training programme for staff involved in highways operations. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and commenced on 27th April 2026, with the contract period ending on 26th April 2029. The award date was 8th April 2026, and the contract value is £459,050. The services will primarily be delivered within the United Kingdom but will also extend to international locations such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training service providers, particularly those with expertise in highways and related operations. Organisations like Paramount Training Limited, which was awarded the contract, are an example of the type of business capable of thriving in such procurement opportunities. Their role involves not only delivering effective training services but also managing logistics across various locations. Companies with comprehensive training capabilities and experience in delivering specialised support for public sector clients in the United Kingdom and beyond stand to benefit substantially from engaging in such endeavours.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training. This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f55637-b4ab-46ed-9953-a4f4170a2873 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £459,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £459,050 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARAMOUNT TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 63712200 - Highway operation services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f55637-b4ab-46ed-9953-a4f4170a2873

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f55637-b4ab-46ed-9953-a4f4170a2873
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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