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title: "Occupational Driver Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c045"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Occupational Driver Training

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c045

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## Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Occupational Driver Training" in the services industry category. Located in Bristol, UK, this procurement is centred around the provision of occupational and vocational driver training services. The process includes specialist and safety training services, with a planned execution period from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2028, and potential renewal up to 31st October 2029. Currently, the procurement process is in its market engagement phase, scheduled to conclude by 28th July 2026. Suppliers who wish to partake in this engagement must express interest before this deadline, after which a comprehensive requirement document and queries will be shared. An official notice detailing further timelines is anticipated on 10th August 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in driving training. Organisations with capabilities in emergency response, defensive driving, and familiarity with electric vehicles may find this tender highly pertinent. The relatively high contract value, estimated at £600,000, alongside an extensive contract period offers stable business growth prospects. Companies based in or with operational capabilities across the UK are well-suited to compete, especially if they possess a proven track record in the healthcare and emergency services sectors. Establishing subcontracting arrangements or partnerships can also enhance a bid's viability, considering NHSBT's interest in diverse delivery models and wide geographic coverage.

## Notice

The Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

### Planning Information

NHS Blood and Transplant is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its commercial strategy for a potential future requirement for occupational, vocational and emergency response driver training. 
The anticipated scope may include emergency response driver training, occupational/defensive driver training, refresher training, banksman training, new vehicle familiarisation/induction training including electric vehicle familiarisation, driver assessor training and vocational licence acquisition training. 
The purpose of this engagement is to understand market capability, delivery models, geographic coverage, capacity, relevant emergency services/healthcare experience, subcontracting or partnership models, mobilisation considerations, indicative risks and any factors that may inform the future procurement strategy.
This notice does not constitute a call for competition and does not commit NHSBT to commencing a procurement process. Any information provided is for preliminary market engagement only and may be used to inform the future requirement, specification, procurement route and commercial model. Participation is voluntary and suppliers will not receive any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process as a result of participating or not participating in this engagement.
f you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us no later than 28th July 2026 and we will send you a detailed version of our requirement so far, along with some questions/ request for information in order to help us refine the specification.   

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061306-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061306-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061306-2026
  30th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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