Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Sukhninder Kaur
E-mail: sukhninder.kaur@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94057&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
*PIN ONLY* Bus Driver Training
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
West Yorkshire Combined Authority will shortly be tendering for a training provider to deliver a Bus Driver Training programme for West Yorkshire residents. The training should develop knowledge and skills for sector entry, underpinned by employer needs.
*This opportunity will only be available to suppliers who have been appointed to the WYCA 79437 Adult Skills DPS
If you are interested in this opportunity, you must successfully complete and be onboarded onto the Adult Skills DPS first before the tender goes live, you will then have access to full details of the requirements, tender documents and have the opportunity to submit a bid should you meet all relevant filters.
Please see attached document for details.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
625 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Combined Authority is seeking to contract with one training provider to deliver the following:
Stage 1 An awareness raising and myth busting campaign and training programme
Stage 1 should develop knowledge and basic skills for sector entry, underpinned by customer service skills. It is expected that the provider will link to local employers to develop participant understanding of the realities of the occupation provide and local job opportunities. The training programme is anticipated to last for 2 weeks.
The awareness course should be delivered in each of the 5 Local Authority Areas of West Yorkshire.
Learners participating in the awareness course should progress directly onto Stage 2 or support employment opportunities with the large operator training programmes. It is expected that the provider will have established links to support seamless progression.
Stage 2 Medical and application for a Provisional Licence and an SME Bus driver training programme
The aim of stage 2 is to provide learners access to relevant medicals and support with their application for a Provisional Licence. The learner will then progress to complete an SME Bus driver training programme which creates a link directly to West Yorkshire SMEs who hold vacancies. Bus driver training should include:
• Work trial
• Customer Service
• Theory and Hazard Test
• Driving 4 all online revision
• 60 hours 1-2-1 on road driving
• Practical training and test
• Digicard application
• DBS
• Employment support
• Health and Safety
• Disability awareness Training
• Guaranteed interview for live roles
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
06/06/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/05/2025