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title: "TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613a8"
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# TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613a8

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## Summary

The "TAVI3176 - AOC Flying Training" procurement process was conducted by the Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London. This contract, aiming at the services sector, involved the provision of flying-school services, including 10 hours of simulator training necessary for type conversion courses. The procurement method was direct and completed below the threshold without competition. The successful award was issued on 2nd February 2026 and is set to span from 2nd February to 30th October 2026. The contracted supplier, ISLES OF SCILLY SKYBUS LIMITED, is based in Penzance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies within the flying-school services industry, especially those experienced in aviation training and possessing simulator facilities. It is particularly advantageous for large enterprises capable of offering specialised airline pilot conversion courses. The direct method of procurement could suggest a preference for experienced and well-established suppliers, offering expertise and reliability in this niche sector, aligning well with ongoing training requirements stipulated by regulatory authorities.

## Notice

Included in the course is 10 hours of simulator training for the type conversion course and the initial issue of a Skybus Airline OPC. This training is to allow an Operations Inspector to fly as a functional member of air crew in the future with Skybus and maintain their AOC rating for this aircraft type

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008717-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISLES OF SCILLY SKYBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80412000 - Flying-school services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 07:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008717-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008717-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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