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title: "Occupational and Vocational Driver Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034a9a"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034a9a

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently seeking tenders for an Occupational and Vocational Driver Training programme, aimed at enhancing the driving skills of its staff. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for driving lessons (80411200), is at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22nd July 2022. The total budget allocated for this contract is £300,000, and the training will be delivered across the UK, focusing on various driving techniques essential for managing Occupational Road Risk (ORR). The contract period is expected to span approximately four years, with potential for renewal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training providers or companies offering specialised driver training services to expand their business. Firms with expertise in emergency response driving, vocational training, and driver assessment will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the critical nature of the training related to occupational road safety, businesses that can demonstrate a strong competency in driving instruction can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a reputable public organisation like NHSBT, thereby enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

NHSBT is committed to ensure that staff are fully trained and are offered occupational driver training to supplement their normal driving skills. 
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 carried out: 
* Emergency response driving (does not include pursuit driving or speed exemption) NHSBT have a DfT commissioned training course. 
* Car & light commercial van driving
* Minibus & MPV driving
* 7.5t Box van driving

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of occupational and vocational driver training courses for NHSBT staff. 
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.

Renewal: Contract renewal will commence in year 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017397-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | £300,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 80411200 - Driving lessons
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017397-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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