---
title: "Provision of Driver Training to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bead"
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# Provision of Driver Training to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bead

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing a procurement process titled "Provision of Driver Training to British Forces Cyprus (BFC)." This initiative falls under the services category and centres on delivering driver training to military personnel stationed in Cyprus. The tender stage is active, inviting bids via an open procedure, with applications closing on 10th January 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence immediately following the bid evaluation date on 10th January 2025, with subsequent award notifications. Initial contractual provision spans 720 days, with potential for two optional 12-month extensions. The scope includes training for various license categories—Cat B, B+E, C, C+E, and D1, with an expected annual candidate volume of approximately 184, distributed across a 46-week year.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for driving schools, training providers, and businesses specialising in driver education, particularly those with experience in military operations or advanced driver training modules. Companies adhering to DVSA standards and capable of scaling operations to meet fluctuating demand will find this contract particularly lucrative. The Ministry of Defence requires that all vehicles for training be supplied by the MOD, offering firms the advantage of focusing resources on instructional quality and compliance. Successful bidders can anticipate a reliable revenue stream and the prestige of supporting British Forces personnel, making it an optimal contract for businesses looking to expand in defence sector training.

## Notice

This tender is to source a third party contractor that can provide a contracted driver training service to military personnel in British Forces Cyprus. A redacted form of the contract can be found on the Contracts Finder Award Notice for this contract: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4393921-7c42-450e-8864-710248bd2062

### Lot Information

Provision of Driver Training to BFC

Contract for a 3rd party supplier to provide contracted driver training to military personnel at British Forces Cyprus (BFC).

Options: 2 x 12-month extension periods

Renewal: Two optional 12-month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015179-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £566,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £550,960 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | EPISKOPI |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGHES DRIVER TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411200 - Driving lessons

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015179-2025
- 26 Nov 2024 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038112-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4393921-7c42-450e-8864-710248bd2062
- https://www.hughesdrivertraining.co.uk/

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