---
title: "PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d674"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d674

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## Summary

Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, is inviting tenders for their PSV Inspection Training and Competency Management Programme. This procurement process aims to find a capable training provider to deliver comprehensive training, assessment, and certification related to vehicle roadworthiness inspections. The industry category is centred around adult and other education services, with a focus on workforce modernisation and upskilling. The tender stage of this process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 3rd September 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 27th August 2026. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the main procurement category is services, specifically under special utilities regime regulations. The project is above the threshold and open to electronic submissions.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for training providers with a strong background in technical and competency-based education, particularly those with experience in automotive services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria that favour these entities. With an estimated contract value of £655,000, and potential renewals for up to an additional 24 months beyond the initial three-year contract term, businesses equipped to deliver quality and cost-effective training solutions will find substantial opportunities for expansion into the public sector. The awarding criteria include both quality and cost, with a weight distribution of 60% and 40%, respectively, providing a balanced opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their technical and commercial competencies.

## Notice

Translink seeks a competent and recognised training provider capable of delivering training, assessment, and certification for all staff involved in vehicle roadworthiness inspections in a manner that supports workforce modernisation, upskilling, and consistent competency across all trades.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any period up to and including a maximum of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071698-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £655,000 |
| Lots value | £655,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071698-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071698-2026
  29th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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