--- title: "The Provision of Driver Plant & CPC Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER" published: "2025-02-07" --- # The Provision of Driver Plant & CPC Training Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcc8.json) ## Summary Scottish Water is seeking a contractor for 'The Provision of Driver Plant & CPC Training' under the tender reference SW24/WP/1492. This procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification for training services (80500000). The contracting process, currently in the tender stage, began on 7 February 2025 and will conclude on 10 March 2025. The contract has two lots: Lot 1 for Driver and Plant Training and Lot 2 for Driver CPC Training, to be delivered across various locations in Scotland. The total contract value is anticipated to be £1,900,000 GBP. The procurement method being used is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in delivering Driver CPC and plant training to recognised standards such as CPCS. Companies capable of offering cost-effective contracting and commercial solutions, maintaining certification status, and engaging in continuous improvement programmes with Scottish Water’s Supplier Development Function will be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will also be expected to commit to community benefits and provide regular performance reports. The contract duration is four years with an option for four one-year extensions, making it a long-term opportunity for the winning bidder. ## Notice Lot 1 - Driver and Plant Training The scope of the service will include: The provision of driver and plant training. Objectives: 1. To deliver training to CPCS standards or equivalent for all new and existing candidates and register them on the appropriate scheme for the relevant plant item. Also, complete appropriate SVQ/NVQ qualifications for new and existing candidates for appropriate plant. 2. To maintain certification status for qualified plant operators (E.g. CPCS or equivalent) through renewals. 3. To develop cost effective contracting and commercial solutions for vehicle and plant training. 4. To deliver Driver and plant training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations. 5. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team. 6. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses. 2.1 Additional Requirements Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful bidder or bidders, which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators 2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function 3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water. Lot 2 - Driver CPC Training The scope of the service will include: The provision of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training. Objectives: 1.To deliver Driver CPC training. 2. To deliver Driver CPC training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations. 3. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team. 4. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses. 2.1 Additional Requirements Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful tenderer, which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators 2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function 3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water. ### Lot Information Driver & Plant Training Lot 1 - Driver and Plant Training The scope of the service will include: The provision of driver and plant training. Objectives: 1. To deliver training to CPCS standards or equivalent for all new and existing candidates and register them on the appropriate scheme for the relevant plant item. Also, complete appropriate SVQ/NVQ qualifications for new and existing candidates for appropriate plant. 2. To maintain certification status for qualified plant operators (E.g. CPCS or equivalent) through renewals. 3. To develop cost effective contracting and commercial solutions for vehicle and plant training. 4. To deliver Driver and plant training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations. 5. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team. 6. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses. 2.1 Additional Requirements Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful bidder or bidders, which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators 2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function 3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water. Renewal: 4 years with 4 x 1-year extension options Driver CPC Training Lot 2 - Driver CPC Training The scope of the service will include: The provision of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training. Objectives: 1.To deliver Driver CPC training. 2. To deliver Driver CPC training to Scottish Water's requirements across all its geographical locations. 3. To manage all training programmes in scope and report on these to Scottish Water's Learning Services Team. 4. Agree methods of delivery and materials to complement training courses. 2.1 Additional Requirements Additional service requirements shall be negotiated with the successful tenderer, which may include but shall not be limited to: 1. Monthly Reports against Key Performance Indicators 2. Participation in Continuous Improvement Programmes with Scottish Water's Supplier Development Function 3. Commitment to community benefits that align with Scottish Water. Renewal: 4 years with 4 x 1-year extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004176-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | SCOTTISH WATER | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G33 6FB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2025 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004176-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects - https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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