--- title: "Defra Group Driver training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2023-05-24" --- # Defra Group Driver training Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97142ac6-4d81-44fc-9b22-10fb5dd82d46.json) ## Summary The Defra Group is seeking suppliers to provide driver training services as part of their commitment to maintaining a safe working environment for their employees. The training is necessary to meet their departmental driving policy, especially for staff at high risk or those using specialist vehicles. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 21st June 2023. Interested suppliers can access the procurement documents through the Defra E-tendering system. This tender by Defra Group presents an opportunity for businesses in the staff training and education services sector to compete for providing driver assessments and training services. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2027, offering potential for long-term business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procurement opportunity. ## Notice This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of Defra Group. The Defra group is made up of Defra, the Animal and Plant Health Agency and Rural Payments Agency. Defra is the government department responsible for improving and protecting the environment. It aims to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities and also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, work practices, equipment, materials and substances to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, temporary workers, contractors, visitors and any other people who may be affected by its work. Defra aims to reduce the risk of driving incidents and harm to staff when undertaking their duties. The training is required to meet our departmental driving policy. Defra Group employ staff that in their operational delivery capacity require additional driver training. Either because they assessed as being high risk or they use specialist vehicles and/or tow trailers in their role. Defra Group are looking for supplier(s) that can provide driver assessments and practical driver training for geographically dispersed teams. Defra Group operate throughout the Great Britain. Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Atamis. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f44ace-08d5-4e9b-b97e-7079a4458122 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 24 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 24 May 2023 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f44ace-08d5-4e9b-b97e-7079a4458122 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f44ace-08d5-4e9b-b97e-7079a4458122 24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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