Published date: 26 February 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 31 January 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

EX2 7HY

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

CF-2898500D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

26 February 2025

Closing date

31 January 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 February 2025

Contract end date

2 February 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a framework for the provision of C1 Driver Training services for paramedics at all sites across the six (6) counties of the South West of England. C1 Ambulance driver training is required for paramedics because most ambulances fall under the C1 vehicle category, which refers to vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Paramedics typically drive these larger vehicles due to the weight of the ambulance, medical equipment, and personnel on board.

The training ensures that paramedics are legally licensed to drive these vehicles and have the necessary skills to handle larger, more complex vehicles safely, particularly in emergency situations where speed and precision are crucial. It covers topics such as vehicle control, safe loading and unloading patients, and emergency driving techniques.

More information

Additional text

2 X 6 month extension options are available.

Award information

Awarded date

31 January 2025

Contract start date

3 February 2025

Contract end date

2 February 2028

Total value of contract

£924,080

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

HGV TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Address

Unit 5 Apollo Studios, Charlton Kings Road NW5 2SB

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Alasdair Rust

Address

Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
United Kingdom

Email

alasdair.rust@swast.nhs.uk