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title: "Framework Agreement for Safe Driving with Age Scheme (SAGE)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d0243c2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Framework Agreement for Safe Driving with Age Scheme (SAGE)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d0243c2-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Framework Agreement for Safe Driving with Age Scheme (SAGE)" in the education and training services sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 1 February 2016 to 31 January 2020. Interested parties should note that the tender period ended on 24 December 2015, and the award of the contract was published on 26 February 2016. The delivery locations are in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code DH1 5UL.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in driver education and training services. Businesses that provide safe driving training, educational programmes, or related services would be well-suited to compete in this market. Engaging with the Durham County Council contract can enhance a company's visibility and credibility while contributing to community safety initiatives.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Safe Driving with Age Scheme (SAGE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ca5230-f53c-44ac-a14c-f28a7fcaa68e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| 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 | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICES; EXCEL; IQ DRIVING; SIMON MACKINNON DRIVER TRAINING; STEPHEN DUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ca5230-f53c-44ac-a14c-f28a7fcaa68e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9ca5230-f53c-44ac-a14c-f28a7fcaa68e
  26th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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