--- title: "CO0152 Driver Improvement Training Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-29" --- # CO0152 Driver Improvement Training Services Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7334c882-61d5-4446-9a11-3ffab25ec377.json) ## Summary Essex County Council (ECC) is initiating a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Driver Improvement Training Services. The contract, titled "CO0152 Driver Improvement Training Services," falls under the industry category of "Training services" (CPV code: 80500000). This procurement aims to provide driver improvement courses as part of the National Driver Offender Re-Training Scheme (NDORS) and other Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) interventions. The courses will be delivered in various locations throughout the Essex Police force area, including online options. The selective procurement method employs a restricted procedure, with the tendering period ending on 30 September 2024. The DPS will commence on an unspecified date in 2024 and span four years, concluding on 9 October 2028. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training and education, particularly those capable of providing qualified instructors for theory and practical sessions under NDORS and other driving-related schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DPS is structured to allow multiple providers to bid for one or more categories, ensuring diverse opportunities for those meeting the essential criteria. This procurement will not only facilitate business growth but also enhance service delivery through the utilisation of local expertise in training and education, contributing to safer driving practices across Essex. ## Notice Essex County Council (ECC) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of driver improvement courses. The National Driver Offender Re-Training Scheme (NDORS) and other SERP (Safer Essex Roads Partnership) driving interventions require suitable qualified instructors/trainers to facilitate the delivery of education and training courses. These courses are a blend of theory and practical delivered at venues and online throughout the Essex Police force area (this comprises the administrative areas of ECC, Thurrock Council and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council). The scope of the driver education requirement is to deliver Courses set by the Essex Police and the SERP in accordance with national guidance issued by the UKROEd. The Services consist of three main elements: (A) - Provision of NDORS and non-NDORS courses (provision of suitably qualified instructors/trainers to facilitate individual training sessions both theory and practical). (B) - Provision of a NDORS course booking system (C) - Provision of appropriate Training Venues This DPS will cover the scope of the first element only (A). Separate procurement exercises have been run for the remaining two elements, (B) & (C). This DPS is for a four (4) year duration and will commence in TBC 2024. Individual work packages under this DPS Agreement will commence from TBC 2024. The DPS Providers shall comply with this Services Specification as applicable to each Category. The requirement has been split into the following five (5) Categories: Category Category Description Category 1 NDORS Theory Category 2 NDORS Practical Category 3 Non-NDORS Theory Category 4 Non-NDORS Practical Category 5 Short Notice Requirements DPS Providers can bid for one or more Category, if they meet the Essential Requirements for each Category. The number of DPS Providers appointed for each Category will not be limited. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7381f58c-7058-4576-87be-069269cb273e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 9 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7381f58c-7058-4576-87be-069269cb273e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7381f58c-7058-4576-87be-069269cb273e 29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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