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TD2327 - Driver Training and Assessments

Derby City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Derby City Council

Buyer Address: The Council House - Corporation Street, Derby, UKF11, DE1 2FS, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
672000.0 GBP
Published
14 Jan 2026, 09:51
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80500000 - Training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ROLLIN TRANSPORT TRAINING LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Derby City Council (The Council) undertook a procurement to establish a contract for the provision of driver training and assessments. This will include professional LGV/HGV training (Category C and C + E) training and driving assessments of all drivers prior to using the DCC fleet to ensure their roadworthiness to drive the type of vehicle required as part of their role at the Council. There will also be the need for CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training, and specific driver related training as and when required. The initial contract period is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence 1 March 2026 and expire 28 February 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance, business needs and mutual agreement. Maximum contract period is 5 years To conform with Procurement Legislation (section 51) the Council is required to introduce a 'standstill period' between this award notification letter and entry into a contractually binding agreement for the provision of the services. A standstill period of eight (8) working days will commence from 15th January 2026 and end at midnight on 26th January 2026

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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