---
title: "WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d006"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender

Buyer: WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d006

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## Summary

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is planning a public procurement process titled "WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender". This tender, currently in the planning stage, focuses on educational and training services for C1 driver training dedicated to approximately 70 students, with a completion deadline for training and tests by 31st March 2027. Located in Wales, particularly the regions UKL2 and UKL1, the tender will be published on platforms such as eTender Wales and Sell2Wales. Interested parties should note the preliminary market engagement notice published on 21st July 2026 and the engagement milestone scheduled for 3rd August 2026. The procurement process involves a framework agreement and aims to encourage participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in driver training. With an estimated value of £102,000, this procurement process provides a lucrative platform for businesses to expand their presence within the public sector. SMEs are particularly welcome to compete for this contract, given its suitability criteria, and can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capability in delivering essential training services to a major public healthcare organisation. Engaging in this tender process would not only aid in business growth but also establish a collaborative relationship with pivotal entities like the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

## Notice

This notice is to inform the market of the upcoming tender for the provision of C1 Driver Training to approximately 70 students for the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust. The training and tests for the students must be complete by 31st March 2027.

### Planning Information

No action is required currently. The tender will be published on eTender Wales and advertised on Sell2Wales. If you have any queries, these can be directed to the procurement team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068775-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| 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 | WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CWMBRAN |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP44 3AB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL2 East Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068775-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068775-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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