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title: "Driver Training Tutors"
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# Driver Training Tutors

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1b19778-54f4-4b14-a1e7-09c1b88993cb

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking qualified external trainers for its Driver Training Unit through a tender titled "Driver Training Tutors." This procurement, categorised under driving-school services, is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 19th October 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd October 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019, serving the East of England region, including counties such as Essex, Norfolk, and Bedfordshire. The procurement method is listed as "Other - Opportunity."

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in driver training and education, particularly those with expertise in ambulance and emergency vehicle operation. Companies that have qualified tutors holding necessary certifications, such as the IHCD D1 & D2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Driving, are encouraged to apply. As the ambulance service looks to enhance its training capabilities, this may also benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999 Emergency service. EEAST employs a specialist Driver Training Unit that is looking to supplement with additional qualified external trainers. Driver training includes the use of ambulances and rapid response cars and student needs depend on whether the students are Emergency Care Assistants, Paramedics or Technicians operating on A&E response vehicles or patient transport services. EEAST has an immediate and urgent requirement for qualified tutors. Qualified tutors must have: *IHCD D1 & D2 Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Driving OR L3CERAD OR a suitable equivalent. *IHCD Driving Tutor Qualification OR L4CERADI and CAVA OR a suitable equivalent. If you are interested in this opportunity and have tutors available please send details of your organisation along with CVs and evidence of qualifications of the tutors being proposed to tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk If you require any further information please contact Procurement on 01234 243125

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c8c337-c6b8-4e74-bf2c-0e60ab9da400 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Opportunity |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 0RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Goldington |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411000 - Driving-school services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2018 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c8c337-c6b8-4e74-bf2c-0e60ab9da400

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c8c337-c6b8-4e74-bf2c-0e60ab9da400
  11th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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