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title: "C1 Driver Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a93"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# C1 Driver Training

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a93

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## Summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a contract for providing C1 Driver Training services, essential for paramedics across the six counties of South West England. This procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, and the training ensures paramedics have the necessary skills to drive larger, more complex vehicles safely in emergency situations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the framework agreement allowed multiple suppliers. The key dates include the contract signing on 31st January 2025, and the tender had an end date for submission on 20th June 2024. The training covers critical areas such as emergency driving techniques and safe loading and unloading of patients.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in vehicle training services. Businesses with expertise in driver training, particularly for emergency service vehicles, will find this tender well-suited. Suppliers like HGV Training Services Limited, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited, Wayside Transport Ltd, SRTS Ltd, and MT Training Services Limited have been awarded contracts under this framework. By participating in such public procurement processes, businesses can secure long-term contracts and establish themselves in the critical emergency services sector across the South West of England. This can lead to expanded business reach and enhanced reputations for delivering specialised training services in high-demand settings.

## Notice

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a framework for the provision of C1 Driver Training services for paramedics at all sites across the six (6) counties of the South West of England. C1 Ambulance driver training is required for paramedics because most ambulances fall under the C1 vehicle category, which refers to vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Paramedics typically drive these larger vehicles due to the weight of the ambulance, medical equipment, and personnel on board. 

The training ensures that paramedics are legally licensed to drive these vehicles and have the necessary skills to handle larger, more complex vehicles safely, particularly in emergency situations where speed and precision are crucial. It covers topics such as vehicle control, safe loading and unloading patients, and emergency driving techniques.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SWASFT has established a ranked framework to support the provision of C1 Ambulance Driver Training services. Additional information: For any queries related to this procurement, please reach out to Alasdair Rust; Alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007237-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | HGV TRAINING SERVICES; MT TRAINING SERVICES; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; SRTS; WAYSIDE TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007237-2025
- 17 May 2024 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015770-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hgvc.co.uk
- http://www.pertemps.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk
- https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com

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