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title: "Defra Group Driver training - Lot 2 ATV Driver Training"
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# Defra Group Driver training - Lot 2 ATV Driver Training

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c4e2

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the tender process for the "Defra Group Driver training - Lot 2 ATV Driver Training" contract. This specialised training service is aimed at providing driver assessments and practical training to staff requiring additional driver training, focusing on safe driving practices. The contract, valued at £177,000, was awarded to TTC 2000 Limited. The training is essential for geographically dispersed teams across Great Britain, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering specialist training services, particularly in the area of driver training. Companies capable of providing accredited driver assessments and practical training for high-risk drivers using specialist vehicles and trailers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By meeting Defra's strict safety requirements and training standards, businesses can establish valuable partnerships for delivering vital services to geographically dispersed teams across Great Britain.

## Notice

Defra is committed to providing and
maintaining a safe and healthy working
environment, work practices,
equipment, materials and substances
to ensure the health, safety and
wellbeing of employees, temporary
workers, contractors, visitors and any
other people who may be affected by
its work. Defra aims to reduce the risk
of driving incidents and harm to staff
when undertaking their duties.
The training is required to meet our
departmental driving policy. Defra
Group employ staff that in their
operational delivery capacity require
additional driver training. Either
because they assessed as being high
risk or they use specialist vehicles
and/or tow trailers in their role.
The contractor will provide driver
assessments and practical driver
training for geographically dispersed
teams across Great Britain.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 High Risk Driver training

Defra is committed to providing and
maintaining a safe and healthy working
environment, work practices,
equipment, materials and substances
to ensure the health, safety and
wellbeing of employees, temporary
workers, contractors, visitors and any
other people who may be affected by
its work. Defra aims to reduce the risk
of driving incidents and harm to staff
when undertaking their duties.
The training is required to meet our
departmental driving policy. Defra
Group employ staff that in their
operational delivery capacity require
additional driver training. Either
because they assessed as being high
risk or they use specialist vehicles
and/or tow trailers in their role.
The contractor will provide driver
assessments and practical driver
training for geographically dispersed
teams across Great Britain.

Lot 2 ATV and 4x4 driver training

Lot 2 4x4, trailer towing and ATV Driver Training:
Defra Group do not require bespoke content so 'off the shelf' practical course would be suitable. Lot 2 to be provided by face to face training.
We expect the potential supplier to use trained and accredited trainers to deliver this specialist driver training and will requires copies of relevant certification prior to contract award. The training must be accredited to a professional institute standard, such as Lantra, Borda or Rospa. Quotations should be provided based on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio (one instructor for one or two staff members).
4x4 training
Training for Drivers are employees who are required to drive 4x4 on and off road as part of their duties. We require the supplier to provide venues across the Great Britain which are close within reasonable travelling distance of Defra group geographical locations and demonstrate relevant insurance compliance. 

Trailer Towing
Training for employees who are required to tow trailers up to their DVLA combined weight as listed on and off road as part of their duties. Website: https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car 
Venues across the Great Britain which are close within reasonable travelling distance of Defra group geographical locations and demonstrate relevant insurance compliance. 

ATV 
Training for employees who are required to drive a range of ATV's i.e. side by side and sit astride machines, for example quad bikes. 
Venues across the Great Britain which are close within reasonable travelling distance of Defra group geographical locations and demonstrate relevant insurance compliance.

0. Qualification Envelope

Qualification Information

Renewal: let on an initial 2 year period with the ability to extend to 4 years

Lot 1 - High Risk Drivery Training

Lot 1 Higher Risk Driver Training:
We currently require higher Risk driver training to be provided in the following formats but are considering a classroom based offer.
* Face to face for people who have been identified as high risk by the business
* Online training to individuals who have been identified as suitable by the business for online training or online refresher training (we see this as the same product).
Face to Face requirements
Learning outcomes as mentioned below and provided based on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio (one instructor for one or two staff members). Defra Group do not require bespoke content so 'off the shelf' products would be suitable.
We expect the potential supplier to use trained and accredited trainers to deliver this specialist on the road driver training.
We expect the training to include a classroom or pre-learning theory element prior to the practical driving.
We require copies of relevant certification as part of the tender evidence process.
We will require evidence of how you can provide this training either using *supplier's equipment, or Defra group equipment (vehicles) or combination of both.
*Please including relevant insurance details if you intend to provide vehicles. If you require Defra group to provide the vehicles, please outline what documentation you require.
Face to face and online training must be accredited to a professional institute standard, such as Rospa or Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Target audience for face to face and online : Employees who drive over 6,000 miles a year for their role.
Additional High-Risk Drivers are employees who are identified at being at additional risk due to being an
* Inexperienced/newly passed driver,
* People with additional points on their licence,
* People who have recorded an accident or near miss at work,
* Employees who learned to drive on international/non-UK roads.

Delivery Methods:
Face to face training involving in vehicle training and assessment. We expect the training to include a classroom or pre-learning theory element prior to the practical driving.
Online Method: accessible via Defra group devices, compliant with MS based products including edge and chrome browsers
Approximate predicted numbers for face to face or online learning are estimated to be approx. 2500

Renewal: let on an initial 2 year period with the ability to extend to 4 years

Lot 2 - ATV 4x4 and Trailer Driving training

Lot 2 4x4, trailer towing and ATV Driver Training:
Defra Group do not require bespoke content so 'off the shelf' practical course would be suitable. Lot 2 to be provided by face to face training.
We expect the potential supplier to use trained and accredited trainers to deliver this specialist driver training and will requires copies of relevant certification prior to contract award. The training must be accredited to a professional institute standard, such as Lantra, Borda or Rospa. Quotations should be provided based on a 1:1 and 1:2 ratio (one instructor for one or two staff members).
4x4 training
Training for Drivers are employees who are required to drive 4x4 on and off road as part of their duties. We require the supplier to provide venues across the Great Britain which are close within reasonable travelling distance of Defra group geographical locations and demonstrate relevant insurance compliance.

Trailer Towing
Training for employees who are required to tow trailers up to their DVLA combined weight as listed on and off road as part of their duties. Website: https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car
Venues across the Great Britain which are close within reasonable travelling distance of Defra group geographical locations and demonstrate relevant insurance compliance.

ATV
Training for employees who are required to drive a range of ATV's i.e. side by side and sit astride machines, for example quad bikes.
Venues across the Great Britain which are close within reasonable travelling distance of Defra group geographical locations and demonstrate relevant insurance compliance.

Renewal: let on an initial 2 year period with the ability to extend to 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030671-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | To be confirmed |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £354,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £177,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TTC 2000 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030671-2023
- 27 Sep 2023 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028453-2023
- 24 May 2023 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014836-2023
- 2 May 2023 at 12:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012509-2023
- 27 Apr 2023 at 16:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012202-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thettcgroup.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car

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