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title: "Air Brake Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f533"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)"
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# Air Brake Training

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f533

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) seeking suppliers for "Air Brake Training," classified under training services. This contract is situated in the UK and pertains to the provision of training for approximately 550 delegates, encompassing Vehicle Examiners and Post Collision Examiners. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £239,148 and a date of contract signing on 11 March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers specialising in transport safety and technical education. Given the requirement for in-depth knowledge of air brake systems, businesses with expertise in automotive training, vehicle safety inspections, and crash investigation training would be well-positioned to compete. With options for contract extensions, interested providers should consider how their offerings align with DVSA's needs, creating pathways for sustained engagement and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for services to deliver Air Brake Training for approximately 550 delegates over the initial contract period for Vehicle Examiners and Post Collision Examiners. DVSA enforcement Vehicle Examiners are required to conduct examinations of large goods vehicles and public services vehicles. These checks can be part of a roadside inspection, fleet inspection or post collision investigation. To be able to conduct a full technical inspection the Vehicle Examiners needs to have working knowledge of basic air brake systems as well as more advanced and current technology employed in large vehicle braking systems. Post Collision Examiners need more in-depth knowledge to allow investigations following vehicle collisions. Post Collision Examiners are required to provide high standard detailed written reports with supporting oral evidence to the Police. These reports are often subjected to close review by defence councils and industry experts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for services to deliver Air Brake Training for approximately 550 delegates over the initial contract period for Vehicle Examiners and Post Collision Examiners. DVSA enforcement Vehicle Examiners are required to conduct examinations of large goods vehicles and public services vehicles. These checks can be part of a roadside inspection, fleet inspection or post collision investigation. To be able to conduct a full technical inspection the Vehicle Examiners needs to have working knowledge of basic air brake systems as well as more advanced and current technology employed in large vehicle braking systems. Post Collision Examiners need more in-depth knowledge to allow investigations following vehicle collisions. Post Collision Examiners are required to provide high standard detailed written reports with supporting oral evidence to the Police. These reports are often subjected to close review by defence councils and industry experts.

Options: 12 month extension option

Renewal: 1 year extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007262-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £239,148 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007262-2022
- 9 Nov 2021 at 22:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028102-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/dvsa
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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