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title: "Procurement of a Passenger Coach"
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# Procurement of a Passenger Coach

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f9f

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for the purchase of a used passenger coach, intended to enhance the training capabilities of the National Search of Vehicle Training Centre (NSVTC) within Border Force. The title of the tender is "Procurement of a Passenger Coach", classified under the CPV code 34121500, which pertains to Coaches. This tender is currently in the planning and tendering stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest extended to 24th February 2021. The procurement is being carried out through a selective process with an estimated budget of £30,000, and deliveries are expected to be made to Old Park Barracks located in Kent, UK.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in coach sales, particularly those that provide used vehicles. Companies capable of supplying vehicles that meet specific technical specifications will find this tender appealing, especially those with experience in the public sector and familiarity with supplying goods to government departments. The successful bidder will not only assist in advancing Border Force training initiatives but may also gain recognition for performance that could open doors to future contracts within the sector.

## Notice

The purpose of the National Search of Vehicle Training Centre (NSVTC) within Border Force is to provide effective and professional training to Border Force Officers. One of its core functions is the ownership of course design and delivery for the Search of Training Programme. Border Force NSVTC, is looking to update its capability and address a gap in its Training Programme by purchasing a used passenger coach to undertake and deliver such training. The procurement of a used passenger coach will upskill Border Force officers Nationwide by improving their knowledge and ability to conduct deep rummage of coaches efficiently and effectively.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Border Force NSVTC are looking to procure 1 (one) used passenger coach to support wider Border Force Strategic Objectives. It would also support the learning and skills objectives to ensure a better skilled workforce, improving the confidence of staff and lead to better learning outcomes. The 'training coach' would also support the BF aspirations to become 'best in the world' status, in terms of International capacity and capability building. As this type of training would be offered to Law Enforcement agencies from both home and abroad. The Border Force Search of Vehicle training centre - Search Skills Academy, needs to be able to attract customers with a professional and well presented 'practical' training resource that would allow delivery of effective searching techniques. It would also ensure that BF provide effective service to our customers and provide value for money, with the potential for income generation, which could be offset against the cost of investment. Delivery of the search of coach training programme, would also contribute to the Border Force Strategic objectives in securing the UK borders from the threats posed, which include: * Deterring and preventing individuals and goods that would harm the national interest from entering the UK * Facilitating the legitimate movement of individuals and trade to and from the UK * Protect and collect customs revenues from trade crossing the border * Provide excellent services to customers * Provide demonstrable effectiveness, efficiency and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002121-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN HILLS COACH SALES AND SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002121-2021
- 8 Mar 2021 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004610-2021
- 16 Feb 2021 at 12:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003096-2021
- 3 Feb 2021 at 09:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002125-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

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