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# HMCG Driver Development and Assessment (Lots 1 to 6)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4ea0855-8cd7-49eb-a0db-90724844e3a3

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed an open procurement process to secure services for the "HMCG Driver Development and Assessment (Lots 1 to 6)" tender. This procurement, classified under CPV code 80411000 (Driving-school services), aims to develop and assess HMCG driving standards across various UK divisions, including Scotland, East of England & Midlands, South East of England, South West of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland & Scotland. The awarded contracts, valued at GBP 655,000, are set to commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs and followed an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring fair competition and inclusivity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the driving instruction and assessment industry. The division-based lot structure allows for specialised regional focus, making it ideal for SMEs and local suppliers with expertise in driver training and assessment. Successful bidders, including the Road Haulage Association (RHA), Green Penny Limited, and Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited, demonstrate the market’s capability to meet HMCG's stringent standards. The emphasis on SMEs and VCSEs further underlines the potential for smaller, community-focused enterprises to engage and grow through governmental contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their footprint while contributing to the vital services provided by HMCG.

## Notice

His Majestys Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK's international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles. Upon completion of a competitive procurement exercise, HMCG has secured the services of three partners who shall work within our communities, to deliver and assess HMCG driving standards, ensuring a national common approach to Driver Induction, and Light Vehicle on Road Driving Assessment. Identifying training needs/support requirements and recording them in a common format. These partners are familiar with the DVSAs "National Standard for Driving Cars and Light Vans" and that the weighting of any shortcomings is in line with "Carrying out Driving Test - Examiner Guidance". The Contracting Authority encouraged bids from VCSE's (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) in addition to suppliers from the local area's in which the requirements are being competed in, and are pleased to secure the services of SMEs and VCSEs alike. The requirement was split into 6 lots to reflect HMCGs Divisional Area structure, consisting of the following: Lot 1 - Division 1 (Scotland) Lot 2 - Division 2 (East of England & Midlands) Lot 3 - Division 3 (South East of England) Lot 4 - Division 4 (South West of England) Lot 5 - Division 5 (Cymru/Wales) Lot 6 - Division 6 (Northern Ireland & Scotland)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038089d3-7ad8-436d-bde2-0c5937e1d48e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £655,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,510 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GREEN PENNY; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION (RHA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411000 - Driving-school services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 17:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038089d3-7ad8-436d-bde2-0c5937e1d48e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038089d3-7ad8-436d-bde2-0c5937e1d48e
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

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