--- title: "Air Brake Training 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY" published: "2025-10-01" --- # Air Brake Training 2025 Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051ee6.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process for the "Air Brake Training 2025" initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has reached the award stage. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the DVSA operates under the domain of public authority - central government. This tender pertains to the services category and aims to provide education and training services for air brake systems to approximately 210 delegates. Initially announced in the planning stage in May 2025, the contract was awarded on 1 October 2025, and the service delivery is set from 12 September 2025 through 7 September 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method employed was an open, below-threshold competition, reflecting a transparent and inclusive opportunity for qualified suppliers. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in large vehicle air brake systems. Successful bidders, such as GTG Training LTD, can expand their market presence within the UK and enhance their portfolio by engaging with a central government body. With a focus on quality over price in the evaluation criteria (60% quality), businesses with strong training credentials and innovative delivery solutions have a significant advantage. The framework's option for a contract extension further amplifies long-term business growth potential, securing future workloads and fostering stability in service provision. ## Notice DVSA is looking to procure the services of a contractor to deliver Air Brake Training for approximately 210 delegates in total over an initial three year contract period. DVSA enforcement Vehicle Examiners (VE) are required to conduct examinations of large goods vehicles and public services vehicles. These checks can be part of a roadside inspection, fleet inspection or post collision investigation. To be able to conduct a full technical inspection the VE needs to have working knowledge of basic air brake systems as well as more advanced and current technology employed in large vehicle braking systems. VEs knowledge may be questioned by operators of commercial vehicles subjected to mechanical brake component and system prohibition notices. Post Collision Examiners (PCE) need in-depth knowledge to allow investigations following vehicle collisions. PCEs are required to provide detailed written technical reports with supporting oral evidence to the Police. These reports are often subjected to close review by defence councils and industry experts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: . Renewal: An option to extend the contract for twelve months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061376-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,520 | | Lots value | £65,520 | | Awards value | £62,400 | | Contracts value | £65,520 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS5 0DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GTG TRAINING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2025 at 13:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061376-2025 - 14 Aug 2025 at 08:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048621-2025 - 17 Jun 2025 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033024-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 15:01 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025201-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061376-2025 1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048621-2025 14th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033024-2025 17th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025201-2025 22nd May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/49609803019764B83F5F - https://gtg.co.uk/contact/ - https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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