--- title: "FUTURE LICENCE ACQUISITION TRAINING SYSTEM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C" published: "2020-01-27" --- # FUTURE LICENCE ACQUISITION TRAINING SYSTEM Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f366acca-aa41-4b29-98fb-6fa66323f37c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, is conducting a tender for the "Future Licence Acquisition Training System" as part of its ongoing commitment to training personnel within the Armed Forces. This procurement, focusing on driving licence services, is currently in the planning stage, with an end date for submissions set for 1 April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on the same date and will run until 31 March 2025, encompassing a total value of £52 million. Interested parties should note that an industry event will be held on 17 February 2020 at the Defence School of Transport, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the delivery model and contribute their insights through an electronic questionnaire. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those equipped to deliver driving licence programmes for various vehicle categories across the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a particularly advantageous procurement process, as the structure encourages input from a diverse range of industry representatives. Companies focused on transport training solutions, curriculum development for driving instruction, or logistical support services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Participants in this soft market exercise can leverage their expertise to influence the development of the training system, potentially securing a pivotal role in the future delivery of these critical services. ## Notice The Defence School of Transport is the Training Delivery Authority for wheeled vehicle driver, instructor and associated training for Defence at Leconfield. DST was formed to provide driver and transport management training to personnel across the Armed Forces. DST offers a wide range of courses to Initial Trade Training and Subsequent Trade Training students. It is intended that Industry will be able to assist in identifying a number of improvements to the delivery of licence acquisition training services for Category B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1, D1+E. FLATS has evolved to seek a follow-on delivery model when the current suite of LATS contracts expire on 31 Mar 2021. FLATS is expected to deliver licence acquisition WEF Apr 21 throughout the UK both regionally and nationally. This PIN is issued to commence a process aimed at obtaining the views of Industry of the viability for the options under consideration. The soft market testing will be structured around: 1) An Industry event at Goodwood Theatre at HQ Defence School of Transport, Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, East Yorkshire, HU17 7LX (Please note postcode for sat nav is HU17 7LZ) on Monday 17 February 2020 commencing at 1300hrs. 2) An electronic questionnaire. The Authority may, at its sole discretion, invite a cross selection of industry representatives to explore the options in more detail. The output of this particular aspect will be documented and shared with industry. This soft market exercise does not constitute an invitation for participants to generate or submit a tender for business to the Authority; the Authority accepts no liability for costs incurred as a result of participating in this activity. The Authority accepts no commitment to carry out any procurement in relation to the options being explored. The questionnaire results may indicate that none of the options being considered are suitable for further exploration. Non-participation in this soft market testing exercise will not be considered in any future procurement activity. The results of this soft market test will be published in a collective document to all participants in the exercise. If you wish to attend the Industry Day then please contact kirsti.mcewan372@mod.gov.uk by midday on Friday 6th February 20, including attendee's name(s) (maximum two representatives per company), company/trading entity details, nationality, security clearance held (if any) and vehicle registration(s). The questionnaire will be sent to you Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Driving licences.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f47201d-16b0-4296-b25e-9d0f447394de | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,000,000 | | 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, C&C, C&C | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22454000 - Driving licences ## Release History - 27 Jan 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f47201d-16b0-4296-b25e-9d0f447394de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f47201d-16b0-4296-b25e-9d0f447394de 27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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