Scope
Reference
BBC EN 04126
Description
Bedford Borough Council ("the Authority") requires a competent and experienced Training Brokerage Service Provider ("the Provider") to coordinate, procure, and deliver a comprehensive programme of highways-related training.
This service will support approximately 40 operatives, inspectors, and supervisory staff employed by the Authority, in addition to staff from other internal teams (e.g., Grounds Maintenance) as required.
Total value (estimated)
- £325,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2029
- Possible extension to 12 April 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension option of up to 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63712200 - Highway operation services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To be submitted on the Council's eTendering Portal in accordance with instructions set out in the ITT document: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 September 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Price/Quality - 80%/20% |
Price |
Weighting description
Price/Quality - 80%/20%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Bedford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Leon Clancy
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government