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UK4

WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender

  • First published: 09 October 2026
  • Last modified: 09 October 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0784d3
Published by:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Authority ID:
AA0221
Publication date:
09 October 2026
Deadline date:
29 October 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

NWSSP on behalf of WAST requires suitably qualified and accredited C1 driver training providers to deliver training and testing services to a variable cohort of learners.

Training will be required for approximately 73 students and must be completed by 31st March 2027. As the learners are located across Wales, the contract will be awarded to a maximum of four suppliers to ensure students have access to a provider that is geographically convenient. Providers must be capable of delivering flexible training packages tailored to individual learner needs. This includes practical driver training, theory support where required, and the arrangement and facilitation of driving tests.

Providers will be expected to demonstrate consistently high-quality service delivery, together with the ability to support learners with varying levels of driving experience and differing support requirements.

Further detail is provided in Appendix C – Specification.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

WAS-ITT-62703

Procurement description

NWSSP on behalf of WAST requires suitably qualified and accredited C1 driver training providers to deliver training and testing services to a variable cohort of learners.

Training will be required for approximately 73 students and must be completed by 31st March 2027. As the learners are located across Wales, the contract will be awarded to a maximum of four suppliers to ensure students have access to a provider that is geographically convenient. Providers must be capable of delivering flexible training packages tailored to individual learner needs. This includes practical driver training, theory support where required, and the arrangement and facilitation of driving tests.

Providers will be expected to demonstrate consistently high-quality service delivery, together with the ability to support learners with varying levels of driving experience and differing support requirements.

Further detail is provided in Appendix C – Specification.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

85000.00 GBP to 85000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Beacon House

Town/City: Cwmbran

Postcode: NP44 3AB

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRH-6439-XWLV

Contact name: Alexandra McHugh

Email: alexandra.mchugh@Wales.nhs.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

85000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

102000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Technical

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Commercial

Weighting: 90.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

29 October 2026, 00:00AM

Enquiry deadline

26 October 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
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Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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