--- title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Blue Light Driver Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-10-20" --- # Framework Agreement for the provision of Blue Light Driver Training Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f0f3e84-bceb-4f2f-b35a-40dab8798959.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement for the provision of Blue Light Driver Training. This procurement is categorized under staff training services and encompasses various health and safety training services, including the FutureQuals Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in Ambulance Driving. The tender is set to close on 17th November 2017, and the resultant contract will be active from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2019, with a potential one-year extension. The training services will be delivered across the entire United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, covering a wide geographical area. This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in emergency services and health training. Experienced businesses that can deliver high-quality training and possess the necessary resources and qualifications are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to facilitate inclusive competition among a range of suppliers. ## Notice The British Red Cross "Red Cross" is a humanitarian organisation that refuses to ignore people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities and when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. Red Cross wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of blue light driver training with a number suitably experienced, qualified and resourced Suppliers. The Services within the scope of this Framework Agreement shall include, but will not be limited to: * FutureQuals Level 2 Certificate in Ambulance Driving; and * FutureQuals Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving. It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be awarded for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 months, if agreed between the Parties. The Framework Agreement will be established as a single Lot to cover the full scope of requirements, as detailed within this Invitation to Tender. The Framework Agreement will cover the requirements for training across the full United Kingdom including Northern Ireland excluding islands (IoM, Channel Islands, etc.). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faccf9bd-a9a3-4dff-8e95-806c22b6ee89 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 80561000 - Health training services - 85143000 - Ambulance services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faccf9bd-a9a3-4dff-8e95-806c22b6ee89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faccf9bd-a9a3-4dff-8e95-806c22b6ee89 20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT147840 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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