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title: "NHSBT1140 Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training"
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# NHSBT1140 Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9e95f36-cafe-4845-ac11-78fd8bece2c3

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## Summary

The NHS Blood & Transplant organisation has completed a tender process for the provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training, which falls under the transport services industry category. This open procurement method aimed to ensure that approximately 650 staff, who utilise around 360 vehicles, receive essential driver training to enhance skills and manage occupational road risks. The tender was initially advertised before the end date of 20 August 2018, with the contract period running from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2021, based in England but potentially extending to the entire UK, including Northern Ireland.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in driver training and related services, particularly those with expertise in occupational and emergency response driver training. Businesses that can provide innovative training techniques and demonstrate a commitment to safety management in transportation will be well-positioned to compete for such tenders, as the NHS prioritises high-quality training for its workforce.

## Notice

To provide occupational and vocational driver training courses for NHS Blood and Transplant staff. Since driving is a necessary requirement of the job for a large number of staff, NHSBT, in its role as employer, is committed to ensure that staff are fully trained and for this reason they are offered occupational driver training to supplement their normal driving skills. The number of staff who drive on business for NHSBT is approximately 650, utilising some 360 vehicles and whilst by far, most of these staff are based within England there may potentially be a requirement during the course of this contract for the training of lease car drivers throughout the UK i.e. including Northern Ireland. 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 required: Emergency response driver training - initial training. Occupational (Defensive) Driver Training - Initial Training Emergency Response and Occupational Driver Training - Refresher Courses Banksman Training Vocational Driver Training - Licence Acquisition New Vehicle Familiarisation / Induction Training Driver Assessor Training 7.5t Box van driving

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbed05e-a85b-4490-9512-1cc8f8ac22fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD & 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRIVER TRAINING LIMITED (ERDT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbed05e-a85b-4490-9512-1cc8f8ac22fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbed05e-a85b-4490-9512-1cc8f8ac22fe
  30th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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