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title: "VRU Freight Training Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# VRU Freight Training Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6658f565-2fbf-4c86-ae5a-ed041446df22

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## Summary

The buying organization, Transport for London, is planning a tender for the provision of VRU Freight Training services. This falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The tender deadline for submission is set for 12:00 noon on 27th October 2023. The contract period is expected to run from 18th December 2023 to 17th December 2025.

This tender by Transport for London presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those offering VRU Freight Training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for participation. The procurement method for this opportunity is open, providing a fair chance for eligible businesses to compete and potentially secure a valuable contract with Transport for London.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking to award a single supplier framework agreement for the provision of VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Freight Training. The Supplier will be required to: *Deliver an estimated 250 - 350 regulated Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) courses to circa 5000 HGV drivers annually. *Provide approved training venues to deliver approved DCPC courses. *Provide sufficient safe areas to conduct practical on cycle training prior to moving on to public roads in each of the London Boroughs or within the M25. *Use a recognised management process (such as ISO 9001), *Provide delegate learning resources for each participant on the course, *Collect and upload participant feedback to the training portal and the DVSA. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year. The deadline for tender submission is 12:00 noon 27th Oct 2023. Full details will be provided in the specification and invitation to tender (ITT)documents. The tender will be managed on TfL's e-tendering platform SAP ARIBA. Tender submission and any tender clarification queries must be submitted via this platform. Tender Registration Process In order to receive access to the live tender ITT documentation, you must be registered on the SAP Ariba platform via the address indicated: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL The project reference is TfL 96406 or WS1493057306WS. All messages and tender submissions should be submitted via this platform. Once registered, please email: Bolajidawodu@tfl.gov.uk to complete the registration process and gain access to the tender documentation. Please note, you will not be able to access the tender documentation unless your registration is complete. This should be completed as soon as possible to avoid delays. If you need any support in registering for SAP Ariba, please contact our SAP Ariba Supplier enablement team at: ariba_supplier_enablement@tfl.gov.uk Any questions or issues please contact: Mo Dawodu -- Bolajidawodu@tfl.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d7e0ee-ccf0-4569-92dd-dd0920cebb2e |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 10:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d7e0ee-ccf0-4569-92dd-dd0920cebb2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d7e0ee-ccf0-4569-92dd-dd0920cebb2e
  15th September 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL

## Provenance

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