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title: "Provision Of Driver Training To British Forces Cyprus (BFC)"
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# Provision Of Driver Training To British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dca09020-6cd5-49ff-9817-97fb06e5b2f9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a contractor for the provision of driver training services for military personnel in British Forces Cyprus. The training will cover categories Cat B, Cat B+E, Cat C, Cat C+E, and Cat D1, over a 46-week period, with around four candidates per week. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 January 2025, and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract value is estimated at £566,000. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Driving lessons," with the classification code CPV 80411200. The open procedure procurement method is being used, and the associated Cyber Risk Profile is 'LOW' with TUPE applicable.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in driver training services, particularly those that can provide professionally qualified driving instructors meeting DVSA standards. With an expected volume of around 184 candidates annually, this contract represents a stable and consistent business growth opportunity. The Ministry of Defence's stipulation that all vehicles will be provided by the MOD simplifies logistics for the contractor. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this tender, making it an attractive opportunity for a diverse range of training providers.

## Notice

This tender is to source a third-party contractor that can provide a contracted driver training service to military personnel in British Forces Cyprus. The scope of the training to be delivered will be limited to: Cat B; Cat B+E; Cat C; Cat C+E; Cat D1. The successful contractor must be aware that the Authority will reserve the right to add to or remove license categories as needed. The volume of candidates for testing is expected to be c.184 per annum, to be trained across a 46-week year (approx. 4 candidates a week). These are indicative volumes, based on historic data and will be subject to change, dependent on need. Most candidates are expected to be evenly split across license categories B and C, with a small (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93026634-f562-45a8-b62d-3994b9b0a8f1 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £566,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | EPISKOPI |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| 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 | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411200 - Driving lessons

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93026634-f562-45a8-b62d-3994b9b0a8f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93026634-f562-45a8-b62d-3994b9b0a8f1
  26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://ww.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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