--- title: "703902450 - Driver Training Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-05-16" --- # 703902450 - Driver Training Project Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0337cb.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is set to undertake a planned procurement for the "Driver Training Project," which focuses on providing wheeled driver training beginning in April 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within defence services, with classification code 75220000. Key dates include an Early Market Engagement Day on 23 June 2022, taking place at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield, East Yorkshire. Interested parties must express their intention to attend by 9 June 2022 in order to participate in this important initial engagement, which will illuminate the project's potential scope and objectives. This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in driver training, educational services, or defence training solutions that can cater to the military context. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive training programs, logistical support, or advanced learning technologies may find significant opportunities for collaboration or contracts as the Ministry of Defence seeks innovative solutions to enhance its operational capabilities. Engaging in the Early Market Engagement Day will provide businesses with valuable insights and networking opportunities, fostering potential long-term partnerships in the defence sector. ## Notice The Driver Training Project (DTP) will consider the provision of wheeled driver training from 1 Apr 25, encompassing the civilian driving licence acquisition elements delivered under the Future Licence Acquisition Training System (FLATS), Minimum Test Vehicles (MTV) contracts and additional aspects delivered by Defence School of Transport (DST), as confirmed by DST Case for Change in particular resource, requirement setting and pipeline management, leading to a more agile delivery solution. The project has betterment as one of its core tenets and therefore will take a holistic view of improving effect in delivering training. The output of which will be a coherent wheeled driver training solution from Apr 25. The Defence School of Transport's vision is: "The Defence School of Transport (DST) will set the example for industry and within Defence as a 'centre of excellence' in delivering practical driver operator skills, specialist vehicle and transport management training whilst fully exploiting learning technology to reduce the MOD's carbon footprint. DST goes further than its civilian counterparts, embedding training within a military context and teaching a breadth of skills which prepare students for operations in all environments and conditions. By doing so, DST enables Defence and security capability to be delivered by members of the Armed Services and other government departments in peace or conflict; in support of UK Interests at home and throughout the world whilst leveraging partnership and income generation opportunities for the benefit of Defence." 5. The DTP Project Team will be hosting an Early Market Engagement Day as detailed below: Date: 23 June 2022 Time: 09:30 - 14:00 Location: HQ Defence School of Transport, Normandy Barracks, Leconfield, East Yorkshire, HU17 7LX (Please note postcode for sat nav is HU17 7LZ) This will be a face-to-face session and is limited to two (2) persons per organisation. All presentational material and questions and answers will be captured and made available to attendees post event through DSP. The aim of the day will be to provide attendees with an overview of the Driver Training Project potential scope. Also provide an insight to Defence School of Transport current operation, including organisational structure, locations, courses, student throughput and current training delivery mechanisms. There will also be a brief on the wider Trade Training Transformation Programme. In support of this an RFI will be sent to attendees. Please provide expression on interest in attending NLT 9 Jun 22. An invitation, admin instruction will then be sent NLT 10th June 22. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75220000 - Defence services ## Release History - 16 May 2022 at 09:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012589-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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