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title: "CS19404 Procurement of Training Programme for vehicles for the Antarctic Employment Pool"
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# CS19404 Procurement of Training Programme for vehicles for the Antarctic Employment Pool

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c02e123-99c2-42db-b915-6cbea571ad44

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CS19404 Procurement of Training Programme for vehicles for the Antarctic Employment Pool" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates under the Natural Environment Research Council. This contract, categorised under industrial training services, was awarded on 9th March 2020, with a total value of £50,000. The training programme is set to run from 16th March 2020 until 15th March 2022 and includes training on Telescopic Handlers, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, and Lorry Loaders. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation exercise, targeting suppliers for a specific training need.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in heavy vehicle operations and safety. Companies that focus on industrial training or have a background in educational services for machinery will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Limited indicates a collaborative effort in enhancing workforce capabilities for unique environments, such as the Antarctic, which may also spur innovative solutions from suppliers eager to contribute to these specialised training requirements.

## Notice

*****This is not a call for competition**** This contract was procured via a competitive quotation exercise. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), an institute of the Natural Environment Research Council (UKRI-NERC), required extensive technical training for staff using heavy vehicles. The training programme will cover the following areas: 1. Telescopic Handler 2. Mobile Elevating Work Platform - MEWP 3. Lorry Loader - including the use of remote control, hook and winch

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8a69a-50b8-41d7-9820-de119cde4f4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 15 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAIN A LIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80531100 - Industrial training services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8a69a-50b8-41d7-9820-de119cde4f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea8a69a-50b8-41d7-9820-de119cde4f4e
  15th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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