--- title: "Provision of Driver Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-01-11" --- # Provision of Driver Training Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c11e5e2b-df7e-462c-99c9-65647bbe3b5b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Provision of Driver Training" is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls under the training services category (CPV Code: 80500000) and will take place in various regions across the United Kingdom. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for engagement completion on 23 February 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to attend an early engagement webinar expected during the week commencing 23 January 2017 to gain further insights into the requirements. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training and related educational services. Companies with expertise in off-road and four-wheel drive vehicle training, as well as those offering trailer handling and load safety training, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the early engagement event will allow potential suppliers to understand the Environment Agency's aims and gain a competitive edge in the bidding process. ## Notice This contract is for the provision of driver training to the Environment Agency with potential to provide to wider Defra. This training shall cover off road driving in a four-wheel drive vehicle and in all terrain vehicles, on and off road trailer handling including B+E testing and load safety across 2 lots. We are looking for providers to attend an early engagement event via webinar hosted by the Environment Agency, to be provided with further information on our culture, aims and the requirement. Full webinar details will be provided to suppliers via the email address provided upon registration on the Bravo portal therefore we ask that you ensure all contact details are up-to-date. It is expected the webinar will run w/c 23 January 2017 however this is subject to change. Additional information: This Early Engagement Notice is provided alongside supporting documentation regarding the above requirement. This supporting information can be located within Bravo, an online e-tendering portal therefore you will find the 'opportunity' and supporting information within the Bravo system. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Following the link to register on the Bravo portal, click on the 'Register now' button. Guidance on how to register is available under the 'click here for details on how to register' link. All queries regarding using the system that are not answered by the guidance section should be directed to the eSourcing Helpdesk run by BravoSolution (the suppliers of the portal). PQQ reference: 685 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e63884-2152-457d-842c-76f7156bdf69 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2017 at 16:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e63884-2152-457d-842c-76f7156bdf69 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e63884-2152-457d-842c-76f7156bdf69 11th January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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