--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-18" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90a4801b-e67f-43e1-8a48-0507bc02adea.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire County Council is currently engaging in an open tender for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire. This procurement, classified under training services, aims to provide various driver retraining courses as part of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS). The deadline for submitting tender applications is 19th November 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2024. The geographical focus is the West Midlands region of England, with a total estimated value of £6 million for this initiative. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially training providers with experience in driver education. Companies that specialise in delivering theory and practical driver training courses, particularly those qualified with a NDORS licence, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the specified qualifications and are flexible in their operational capabilities across various locations in Staffordshire. ## Notice Staffordshire County Council would like to hear from Trainers who can deliver the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) in Staffordshire. The suite of courses delivered in Staffordshire are the following: * National Speed Awareness Course * National Motorway Awareness Course * Safe & Considerate Driving Course * What's Driving Us? Course which focuses on changing driving behaviour, attitude and prevent motorists re-offending again. As an alternative to prosecution, approximately 35,000 motorists undertake an NDORS course in Staffordshire each year. This opportunity is divided into two Lots split by the type of course delivered: * Lot 1 - Theory trainers * Lot 2 - Practical trainers 18 Trainers will be awarded for Lot 1 and 4 Trainers will be awarded for Lot 2 though Trainers can apply for both Lots if they meet all requirements. Do you meet the following requirements: * Hold a NDORS licence to deliver at least one of the NDORS courses outlined above. * Possess excellent communication skills (written & verbal). * Have excellent interpersonal skills with a natural ability to interact with a wide variety of people. * Possess IT skills in relation to connecting and using equipment such as projectors to enable the delivery of the courses as well sending and receiving emails. * Able to work flexibly at all venues/locations and various course timings throughout the County of Staffordshire. * Desire to undergo Further training as and when required. Additional information: Suppliers should register onto the system by completing their company details first, then registering their interest to this specific tender opportunity by searching under reference SREQ1004391 or the title IA1896 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Driver Training Panels within Staffordshire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5bcd58-7ef6-4d6b-8b13-31656e20069f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2019 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5bcd58-7ef6-4d6b-8b13-31656e20069f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5bcd58-7ef6-4d6b-8b13-31656e20069f 18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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