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title: "Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction"
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# Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d0

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC Trust, based in Belfast, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction" project, valued at £1,745,948 gross. The procurement follows an open procedure under UK legislation 2023/54, and was conducted with the assistance of the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service in Armagh. The contract covers a timeframe from 2nd May 2026 to 1st May 2028, with the possibility of extension. This service falls under the 'Education and training services' category and applies to the Northern Irish region, adhering to local devolved regulations. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 26th May 2026, and it includes framework agreements with options for renewal or additional purchases within the contract period.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the education and training services sector, especially those skilled in advanced driver training. Companies like Elite Advanced Driver Training Limited, Patient Discharge Service Limited, and SCTNI Limited have already been engaged, showcasing the competitive potential for similar businesses. The procurement supports business growth by enabling involvement in essential public services for central and devolved government bodies, offering a stable contract with future expansion potential through renewal or additional purchase options. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with Northern Irish regulations and the specific procurement requirements set by health service entities in order to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the framework is valid.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Plus a potential 18 months emergency extension as per Special Term 3 in the Mid-Tier Award form.

### Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Training Advanced Ambulance Driving Instruction for Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of NIAS to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of CfT 6224806. All correspondence in relation to this PME will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 21 November 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048862-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,454,123 |
| Lots value | £1,454,123 |
| Awards value | £1,454,123 |
| Contracts value | £1,454,123 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Beechill |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ELITE ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING; PATIENT DISCHARGE SERVICE; SCTNI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048862-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035367-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019059-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 12:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070807-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048862-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035367-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019059-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070807-2025
  4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- http://pdstrainingacademy.co.uk
- http://www.eliteadt.com
- http://www.sctni.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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