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title: "C1 Driver Training"
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buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# C1 Driver Training

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e381044-942d-4089-bc74-5844b1621dea

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of C1 Driver Training services for paramedics across the six counties of the South West of England. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and utilises an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 31st January 2025, and the contract period spans from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2028, with two additional six-month extension options. The total contract value amounts to £924,080. The procurement's main objective is to ensure paramedics are properly trained to drive C1 category ambulances, which are heavier vehicles essential for emergency services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on driver training and education services. HGV Training Services Limited, an SME, secured this contract, showcasing that the procurement method supports businesses of similar scale. Companies specialising in logistic driver education, particularly those with an emphasis on emergency vehicle training, stand to benefit greatly from similar tenders. The framework's extensive duration and potential extensions suggest sustained collaboration and revenue for the awarded business.

## Notice

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a framework for the provision of C1 Driver Training services for paramedics at all sites across the six (6) counties of the South West of England. C1 Ambulance driver training is required for paramedics because most ambulances fall under the C1 vehicle category, which refers to vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Paramedics typically drive these larger vehicles due to the weight of the ambulance, medical equipment, and personnel on board. The training ensures that paramedics are legally licensed to drive these vehicles and have the necessary skills to handle larger, more complex vehicles safely, particularly in emergency situations where speed and precision are crucial. It covers topics such as vehicle control, safe loading and unloading patients, and emergency driving techniques. Additional information: 2 X 6 month extension options are available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c67038-e04a-44c1-97fb-0d86b3d24ec4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £924,080 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HGV TRAINING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c67038-e04a-44c1-97fb-0d86b3d24ec4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c67038-e04a-44c1-97fb-0d86b3d24ec4
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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