Published date: 6 September 2022

Last edited date: 6 September 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 September 2022, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Personnel-training services - 79632000

  • Staff training services - 80511000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-6210-SMBC 22116

Published date

6 September 2022

Closing date

20 September 2022

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 October 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

LGV and Driver CPC Training

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough The Council requires LGV Large Goods Vehicle - also known as HGV / Heavy Goods Vehicle and Driver CPC Driver Certificate of Professional Competence training to be delivered to a range of Sandwell MBC staff in driving related job roles. Initially, there are approximately 8 employees who need LGV Class 2 and Driver CPC training. Most staff who require driver training will be based in the following service areas:

Highways
Fleet Services
Repairs

Due to the nature of the training, the practical element of any driving course test as well as classroom-based learning that cannot be done virtually training must be delivered at the training providers venue in a suitable location within a 20-miles radius of Oldbury B69. This does not include driving test routes that exceed the 20-mile radius, just the starting point of the route.The estimated budget available for the delivery of this training is ?30,000 and the contract period will be for 3 years, commencing 01 October 2022 to 30 September 2025. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract.

The tendered prices will remain fixed for the duration of the contract.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 15:00hrs


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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No


About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk