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title: "ANDBC Tender for the provision of a Transport Training Academy in the Ards and North Down area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# ANDBC Tender for the provision of a Transport Training Academy in the Ards and North Down area

Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484d2

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## Summary

The Ards and North Down Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Transport Training Academy, focusing on HGV/PSV/Coach Driving Training services. The initiative aims to support the Transport and Logistics Sector in the Ards and North Down area. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the Education and Training Services category (CPV: 80000000), with a contract value of £237,480. The contract period commenced on 7 October 2024, and the project must be completed by 30 June 2025, with potential extensions available for subsequent years depending on performance and funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in vocational and specialist training services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality driving training and support services will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. The clear focus on both quality (90%) and cost (10%) in the award criteria underscores the importance of providing top-tier training through a skilled team. Firms that can meet these criteria and possess experience in adult education and driving-school services are highly encouraged to participate.

## Notice

The LMP is inviting suitable companies and/or organisations to submit proposals to provide HGV/PSV/Coach Driving Training to support the Transport and Logistics Sector, and to offer Training for the Transport Sector to individuals residing in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area through specific support provided by a suitably qualified team. Please see tender documents for full details of the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The LMP is inviting suitable companies and/or organisations to submit proposals to provide HGV/PSV/Coach Driving Training to support the Transport and Logistics Sector, and to offer Training for the Transport Sector to individuals residing in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area through specific support provided by a suitably qualified team. Please see tender documents for full details of the requirement.

Options: The contract commenced on 7 October 2024, with the requirement to be completed by 30 June 2025. There are 2 further optional extension periods for the years 25/26 and 26/27.

Renewal: The anticipated contract start date is on or around 15 October 2024. The academy for the initial year must be completed by 30 June 2025. There will be 2 further contract extension options of years 25/26 and 26/27, subject to funding from Department for Communities being granted and satisfactory performance measures being achieved as detailed in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032727-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,600 |
| Lots value | £237,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £237,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT20 4BT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN09 Ards and North Down |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D.F.P.F. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80410000 - Various school services
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032727-2024
- 26 Jul 2024 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023324-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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