Published date: 16 September 2024

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


Closing: 8 July 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Buses and coaches - 34121000

  • Public-service buses - 34121100

  • Miscellaneous business-related services - 79990000

Location of contract

SG17 5TQ

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-33-4119-CBC-1692-T-TH - AWARD

Published date

16 September 2024

Closing date

8 July 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 September 2024

Contract end date

2 September 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed a training provider to deliver free PCV driver training through a skills boot camp model.

Driver shortages are impacting on the ability of bus operators and local transport authorities to develop the local public transport network. Whilst many operators have their own recruitment processes and driver training schools, the objective of the PCV skills boot camp is to supplement this training provision and encourage
additional candidates who are wanting to find employment, or those who want a
career change.

The following elements will be required.

o The training provider will develop a modular training course, to be delivered in small groups, at regular intervals, which will support every candidate to gain the skills and licences required to drive a large PCV.
o The training provider will promote the PCV boot camp to residents of the Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Bedford council areas
o The training provider will be responsible for the recruitment of trainees, using a range of methods in their recruitment processes, e.g. promotion at community events, targeted social media campaigns, referrals from DWP etc.
o The training provider should seek the involvement and support of the local bus and coach operators in the recruitment process, or, at least prior to the commencement of the training
o The training provider will support every candidate to secure their provisional driving licence and medical examination
o The modular course content should include other aspects beyond the driver training modules, such as disability awareness, professional conduct, interview training, CV writing and job coaching
o The training provider will support every candidate to prepare and pass their online theory tests
o The training provider will ensure a minimum of 20 hours driving, 4 hours reversing and 4 hours Drivers CPC Module 4 training, to support every candidate to prepare and pass their practical category D driving test
o The training programme should allow for one retest, where necessary
o The training provider should work with the local bus and coach operators so that all learners receive a guaranteed interview for a real role
o Throughout their training, the provider will a ensure that every candidate receives wraparound support, tailored to the needs of the individual, assisting with job applications, CV advice and preparing for an interview
o Each training programme must be delivered within a maximum of 16 weeks

Award information

Awarded date

30 September 2024

Contract start date

2 September 2024

Contract end date

2 September 2025

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited

Address

Brierley Park Close, Stanton Hill, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, NG17 3FW

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Tracey Horner

Address

Priory House
Chicksands
Bedfordshire
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0300 300 8000

Email

tracey.horner2@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk