--- title: "ID 5244073 DfE - SRC - Industry Training Contract for SRC" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE" published: "2024-11-29" --- # ID 5244073 DfE - SRC - Industry Training Contract for SRC Buyer: SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0469e2.json) ## Summary Southern Regional College (SRC), one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland, has completed the procurement process for an industry training services contract titled "ID 5244073 DfE - SRC - Industry Training Contract for SRC." This contract falls under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000) and covers the geographical region of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry, and Portadown. Key dates include the tender process ending on 1st July 2024 and the subsequent awarding of contracts on 28th October 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, incorporating a standstill period to allow for any challenges before finalisation. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers providing specialised training services, particularly those capable of delivering vocational qualifications in areas such as Heavy Plant Driver Training, Driver Training (Cat C, C+E, D), Forklift and Scissor Lift Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation, STCW95 Sea Safety, GWO Wind Turbine, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence, and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. The appointment of multiple suppliers, including top-ranked Henderson Wholesale Limited, INDUSTRY TRAINING SERVICES LTD, and SAFETY LIFT IRELAND LTD, underscores the demand for diverse training capabilities. This contract encourages participation from both SMEs and larger entities, offering substantial growth opportunities for businesses meeting the specified criteria and performance standards. ## Notice Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Heavy Plant Driver Training 360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 2 - Cat C, CandE, D Driver Training Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 3 - Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 4 - Door Security Training Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 5 - CCTV Operation Training Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 6 - STCW95 Sea Safety Training Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 7 - GWO Wind Turbine Training Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 8 - Taxi Operator Licence Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 9 - Car Trailer Towing licence Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. Lot 10 - NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors Southern Regional College (SRC), as the Buyer, is one of six Further and Higher Education Colleges in Northern Ireland and was formed as a result of the merger of the former Colleges of Armagh College, Newry Institute and Upper Bann Institute on 1st August 2007. SRC services the geographical area of Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown. The Buyer wishes to appoint a number of Suppliers who can provide industry training qualifications to students and the wider community within the Southern catchment area. This includes Heavy Plant Driver Training (360 Excavator, forward Tipping Dumper, Ride on Roller), Cat C, C+E, D Driver Training, Forklift, Scissor Lift Driver Training, Door Security Training, CCTV Operation Training, STCW95 Sea Safety Training, GWO Wind Turbine Training, Taxi Operator Licence, Car Trailer Towing licence and NRSWA Street Works for Operatives and Supervisors. Options: There are three options to extend of one year each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038613-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,129,350 | | Lots value | £1,129,350 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £952,450 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT35 8DN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Ballybot | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | BWA HEALTHCARE SERVICES TRADING AS BLAY TRAINING; HENDERSON WHOLESALE; INDUSTRY TRAINING SERVICES; IONAD OILIUNA AN EARAGAIL TEORANTA; SAFETY LIFT IRELAND; TRANSPORT TRAINING BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80411000 - Driving-school services - 80411100 - Driving-test services - 80411200 - Driving lessons - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038613-2024 - 23 May 2024 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016252-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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