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title: "Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c37635d8-daec-47a6-bf80-2fb733053f56

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant for the contract titled "Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically related to driving lessons and training services. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include the tender deadline on 29th July 2022 and the contract period commencing on 1st November 2022, extending until 31st October 2026, with delivery addresses located in Filton, Bristol.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in vocational training and driving instruction. Businesses with expertise in occupational driver training, emergency response driving, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

NHSBT is committed to ensure that staff are fully trained and are offered occupational driver training to supplement their normal driving skills. The aim of the training is to highlight to learners the importance that NHSBT places on managing Occupational Road Risk (ORR), introduce learners to the latest driving techniques, minimise the risk of road traffic incidents. The following specialist activities are carried out: * Emergency response driving (does not include pursuit driving or speed exemption) NHSBT have a DfT commissioned training course. * Car & light commercial van driving * Minibus & MPV driving * 7.5t Box van driving

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a38fdc-0e2e-4da3-a047-8aa5388eda21 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 80411200 - Driving lessons
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a38fdc-0e2e-4da3-a047-8aa5388eda21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a38fdc-0e2e-4da3-a047-8aa5388eda21
  27th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IfJV/3SLmMyzvfzdgE1f27XceAO.X.v_9B5PYs.DuYlv49Js
  240622 Vocational and Occupational Driver Training FINAL

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