--- title: "*PIN ONLY* Bus Driver Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05160f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05160f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05160f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05160f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-05-16" --- # *PIN ONLY* Bus Driver Training Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05160f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05160f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05160f.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is preparing to tender for a Bus Driver Training programme, falling under the "Education and training services" category, with an estimated value of GBP 625,000. This opportunity is relevant for the residents of West Yorkshire and will require delivery across the five Local Authority Areas in the region. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 6th June 2025. Interested suppliers must be part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Adult Skills Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to access the full tender details and participate in bidding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers specialising in education and skill development, particularly those focused on the transportation sector. The successful bidder will engage in a multi-stage training programme designed to prepare participants for employment in bus driving, thereby directly linking to West Yorkshire SMEs with current vacancies. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive driving instruction, customer service training, and employment support services across multiple locations are well-suited to compete for this contract, promising potential growth and expanded influence in the region. ## Notice West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a training provider to deliver a Bus Driver Training programme for West Yorkshire residents. The training should develop knowledge and skills for sector entry, underpinned by employer needs. *This opportunity will only be available to suppliers who have been appointed to the WYCA 79437 Adult Skills DPS If you are interested in this opportunity, you must successfully complete and be onboarded onto the Adult Skills DPS first before the tender goes live, you will then have access to full details of the requirements, tender documents and have the opportunity to submit a bid should you meet all relevant filters. Please see attached document for details. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with one training provider to deliver the following: Stage 1 An awareness raising and myth busting campaign and training programme Stage 1 should develop knowledge and basic skills for sector entry, underpinned by customer service skills. It is expected that the provider will link to local employers to develop participant understanding of the realities of the occupation provide and local job opportunities. The training programme is anticipated to last for 2 weeks. The awareness course should be delivered in each of the 5 Local Authority Areas of West Yorkshire. Learners participating in the awareness course should progress directly onto Stage 2 or support employment opportunities with the large operator training programmes. It is expected that the provider will have established links to support seamless progression. Stage 2 Medical and application for a Provisional Licence and an SME Bus driver training programme The aim of stage 2 is to provide learners access to relevant medicals and support with their application for a Provisional Licence. The learner will then progress to complete an SME Bus driver training programme which creates a link directly to West Yorkshire SMEs who hold vacancies. Bus driver training should include: * Work trial * Customer Service * Theory and Hazard Test * Driving 4 all online revision * 60 hours 1-2-1 on road driving * Practical training and test * Digicard application * DBS * Employment support * Health and Safety * Disability awareness Training * Guaranteed interview for live roles ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £625,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 May 2025 at 14:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94057&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257 - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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