--- title: "The Provision of Future Licence Acquisition Training System (FLATS) across Defence throughout the UK" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02abff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02abff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02abff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02abff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-04-29" --- # The Provision of Future Licence Acquisition Training System (FLATS) across Defence throughout the UK Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02abff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02abff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02abff.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a Future Licence Acquisition Training System (FLATS) throughout the UK, a critical service for training military personnel in driving various vehicles. The tender is classified under CPV code 80411000 for Driving-school services and is actively in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14 June 2021. The procurement process follows the Open procedure under PCR 2015, allowing multiple submissions from interested suppliers to complete the service across distinct geographical lots including Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in driving instruction and training services, particularly those equipped to handle military-specific requirements. Suitable contenders for this contract include driving schools with experience in providing comprehensive training for different vehicle categories, including those for military use. Additionally, organisations capable of meeting the demands across the specified locations would have a competitive advantage in securing one of the multiple lots available. ## Notice There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Drivers are initially trained to obtain the following licences: * Cat B - Motor vehicles with four wheels * Cat B+E - Motor vehicles with a trailer * Cat C and C+E - Motor vehicles between 3500kg and 7500kg, plus trailer over 750kg * Cat D, D1 and D1+E - Motor vehicles classed as a coach or a bus with more than 8 passenger seats and longer than 8 metres, plus a trailer over 750kg. This requirement has been broken down into the following Lots based upon geographic location. Lot 1 - Scotland (North and South) (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Lot 2 - Northern Ireland (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Lot 3 - Brecon, Preston, Telford (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Lot 4 - Aldershot, London, Helston, Tidworth (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Lot 5 - Catterick (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Lot 6 - Leconfield, Catterick, Deepcut, Minley, Blandford, Bovington, Southwick Park, Middle Wallop, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lyneham, Worthy Down (Categories of licence B and B+E) Lot 7 - Leconfield, Catterick, Deepcut, Minley, Blandford, Bovington, Southwick Park, Middle Wallop, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lyneham, Worthy Down (Categories of licence C and C+E) The above is summary of the geographic locations, full break down can be found in SOR. This tender is being run under PCR 2015 Open procedure therefore tenders are requested to submit a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) as part of their ITT submission. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Scotland (North and South) (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 1 - Scotland (North and South) (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Options: X2 12 MONTHS OPTION PERIODS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE Lot 2 - Northern Ireland (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 2 - Northern Ireland (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Options: X2 12 MONTH OPTIONS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE Lot 3 - Brecon, Preston, Telford (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 3 - Brecon, Preston, Telford (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Options: X2 12 MONTH OPTIONS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE Lot 4 - Aldershot, London, Helston, Tidworth (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 4 - Aldershot, London, Helston, Tidworth (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Options: X2 12 MONTH OPTIONS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE Lot 5 - Catterick (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 5 - Catterick (Categories of licence B, B+E, C, C+E, D, D1 and D1+E) Options: X2 12 MONTH OPTIONS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE Lot 6 - Leconfield, Catterick, Deepcut, Minley, Blandford, Bovington, Southwick Park, Middle Wallop, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lyneham, Worthy Down (Categories of licence B and B+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 6 - Leconfield, Catterick, Deepcut, Minley, Blandford, Bovington, Southwick Park, Middle Wallop, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lyneham, Worthy Down (Categories of licence B and B+E) Options: X2 12 MONTH OPTIONS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE Lot 7 - Leconfield, Catterick, Deepcut, Minley, Blandford, Bovington, Southwick Park, Middle Wallop, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lyneham, Worthy Down (Categories of licence C and C+E) There is a continual requirement to provide Licence Acquisition Training (LAT) across Defence throughout the UK. The FLATS contracts will play a key role in the readiness of the Armed forces; the provision of LAT is the fundamental step to training service personnel to drive their domestic vehicle fleet during peace time and combat vehicle(e platforms whilst deployed on operations worldwide. There is a requirement to provide civil driving licences to military drivers for the class of vehicle to be driven and trained on. Lot 7 - Leconfield, Catterick, Deepcut, Minley, Blandford, Bovington, Southwick Park, Middle Wallop, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lyneham, Worthy Down (Categories of licence C and C+E) Options: X2 12 MONTH OPTIONS Renewal: UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009358-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HT | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 22454000 - Driving licences - 80411000 - Driving-school services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009358-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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