--- title: "PROVISION OF DRIVER TRAINING FOR BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS (BFC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-24" --- # PROVISION OF DRIVER TRAINING FOR BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS (BFC) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0560b97-71bd-42b8-90a5-cc3821e46313.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Driver Training for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)", which falls under the industry category of staff training services. This contract, valued at £242,151, spans three years, starting from 1 April 2022 and ending on 31 March 2025. The open tender was available until 24 January 2022 and aimed at providing various categories of driver training to BFC personnel. The training is coordinated through a Defence Licensing and Testing Authority (DELTA) as part of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs specialising in training services, particularly those with qualifications in driver training and compliance with Ministry of Defence assessments, to engage in a lucrative contract with a reputable public body. Companies with proven expertise in providing comprehensive driving instruction across multiple vehicle categories (B, B+E, C, C+E, D1) would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can lead to bolstered relationships with the Ministry of Defence and potential future opportunities in similar training contracts. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement is for a 3 (three) year contract to provide driver training services to British Forces Cyprus (BFC) on a call off basis. BFC have a Defence Licensing and Testing Authority (DELTA) set up to Co-ord the training, this is in line with Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have agreed with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and the Delta Inspectorate. This requirement is to provide full category B, B+E, C, C+E and D1 driver training to personnel within BFC. Driving instructors shall be fully qualified and meet the standards required. Instructors may be subject to a MOD assessment in the following areas: Driving ability Instructional ability, including teaching, manoeuvring and trailer uncoupling Identification and rectification of student driver errors. The Authority will provide all vehicles ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8c8906-22e1-4b2b-bc13-a98ac11443f7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £242,151 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £400,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | BF1 2AS | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HGV TRAINING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2022 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8c8906-22e1-4b2b-bc13-a98ac11443f7 - 24 Mar 2022 at 15:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8c8906-22e1-4b2b-bc13-a98ac11443f7 - 24 Mar 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8c8906-22e1-4b2b-bc13-a98ac11443f7 - 15 Dec 2021 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185db9b8-503e-4430-8f62-2fa3b6306ace ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf8c8906-22e1-4b2b-bc13-a98ac11443f7 24th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185db9b8-503e-4430-8f62-2fa3b6306ace 15th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c270f02-3edd-426e-9a95-7fdd42508223 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd639623-cc8d-468e-8ce5-a6dd1557519e n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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