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title: "C1 Driver Training"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# C1 Driver Training

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68ce2a10-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the provision of C1 driver training courses for paramedic students and ambulance staff. This contract, titled "C1 Driver Training," falls under the education and training services category and has a total value of £200,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period starting from 5th October 2016 to 3rd October 2020. The delivery services must be located within the West Midlands health economy region, which encompasses areas such as Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Coventry. The tender period concluded on 4th October 2016.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for training organisations that can provide DVSA-accredited C1 driver training. Businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those with facilities and test centres in the West Midlands, will be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers with the capacity to manage a high volume of DVSA theory tests and deliver practical training at their sites are particularly suited for this contract, potentially enhancing their customer base within the public sector.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of C1 driver training courses for paramedic students and other ambulance staff as required. DVSA accredited C1 Driver Trainers to conduct C1 courses for WMAS personal ie student Paramedics, Technicians. Courses and test centre(s) must be located within the West Midlands health economy region, to allow adequate coverage to the West Midlands Ambulance Service region which covers: Staffordshire, Coventry, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Birmingham & Black Country. All practical training will be undertaken at the awarded company site(s) Suppliers must have access to sufficient DVSA test centres within the West Midlands health economy region, and will be required to explain how the will manage the volume of DVSA theory test required..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa61cb2-05a1-4748-b1c5-ea56c4a9707e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIERLEY HILL |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY5 1LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South |
| Westminster constituency | Stourbridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CTT (WOLVERHAMPTON) LTD - SUPPLIER 1 OF 3 ON THE FRAMEWORK; GTG TRAINING LTD - SUPPLIER NO. 2 OF 3 ON THE FRAMEWORK; SYSTEMS TRAINING - SUPPLIER NO.3 OF 3 ON THE FRAMEWORK |

## 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/6aa61cb2-05a1-4748-b1c5-ea56c4a9707e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa61cb2-05a1-4748-b1c5-ea56c4a9707e
  4th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=225225697
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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