---
title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Approved Driving Instructor Solo Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03df8f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-07-07"
---

# Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Approved Driving Instructor Solo Providers

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03df8f

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## Summary

The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Approved Driving Instructor Providers in the Education and training services category. The procurement stage is active, with a deadline set for 4th July 2028 for the submission of tenders or requests to participate. The Authority intends to appoint multiple suppliers meeting the tender requirements, with ongoing onboarding rounds anticipated after the initial deadline.

This tender for the PDPS presents an opportunity for SMEs and other businesses in the driving-school services industry to compete. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for interested parties to participate. With a total contract value of £240,000 GBP, businesses providing Emergency Services Driving Instruction can find growth opportunities in this contract. The submission deadline for the first round of evaluations is 18th August 2023, allowing businesses to prepare their bids and engage in this public procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Contract Agreement ("PDPS Contract Agreement") under the Light-Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - regulations 74 through 76, for the provision of Approved Driving Instructor Providers. It is anticipated that the Authority will appoint multiple Suppliers that meet the requirements of the Invitation to Tender and Specification for the provision in the PDPS. Suppliers can be added and/or removed throughout the lifetime of the PDPS, with no minimum or maximum number of suppliers. Those who have previously been successful in joining the PDPS do not need to re-apply annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019401-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIERLEY HILL |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY5 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Brierley Hill & Wordsley South |
| Westminster constituency | Stourbridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
- 80411100 - Driving-test services
- 80411200 - Driving lessons

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019401-2023
- 6 Jul 2023 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019365-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8556YFH88S
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Brierley-Hill:-Education-and-training-services./8556YFH88S
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8556YFH88S

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