Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
Company Secretary, Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ
Guildford
Thomas.Holland@nationalhighways.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
09346363
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Drivetech Training 2024 - 2026
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80550000 - Safety training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
National Highways are intending to appoint Drivetech that can support our commitment to continue to deliver the On Road and Off Road Driver and safety elements of the Traffic Officer and ROC Foundations. This work is essential to maintain on a rolling contractual basis for our Operational Colleagues.
The contract term is for an initial 2-year period with the option to extend for a further year.
The value is set at £1million per annum.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
National Highways are intending to appoint Drivetech to support our commitment to continue to deliver the On Road and Off Road Driver and safety elements of the Traffic Officer and ROC Foundations. This work is essential to maintain on a rolling contractual basis for our Operational Colleagues.
• The supplier will be able to continue to deliver the designed training relating to driving and safety elements of our foundation courses for both on and off-road team members.
• The supplier will be able to continue to deliver effective guidance and observations of driver training to this audience, enabling them to work better on road / off road when making safety decisions whilst driving.
• The supplier will be able to continue to deliver work with subject matter experts in National Highways in a collaborative manner, demonstrating flexibility and proactiveness.
• The supplier will be able to continue to understand the relationship between the NH Facilitators, themselves and the individual, being mindful of the sensitive nature of conversations that may take place.
• The Supplier will continue to deliver the following courses:
On Road Foundation – a 5-day course (Monday to Friday, currently week 2 of TO Foundation) focused on Network Driving and vehicle familiarisation. Requiring 1 ADI Drivetech Trainer for every 2 NH delegates.
Emergency Traffic Management – a 3-day course (Tuesday to Thursday, currently week 3 of TO Foundation) focused on the fundamentals of ETM deployment and accreditation. Requiring 1 Drivetech Trainer for every 2 NH delegates.
Clearence of Overturned Vehicles – a 2-day course (Wednesday to Thursday, currently week 4 of TO Foundation) focused on the requirements of clearing overturned vehicles.
ROC/CHARM Foundation – a 14-day course delivered in region, across 7 sites, to support new ROC Operators to learn how to navigate the local systems.
Off Road Coaching Course – a 3-day course to support the accreditation of Off-Road Coaches.
Off Road Coaching Course Refresh – a 1-day course to support the re-accreditation of Off-Road Coaches.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The intended contract award to Drivetech is due to the supplier being the only provider in the market able to continue the delivery of the On Road and Off Road Driver and safety elements of the Traffic Officer and ROC Foundations.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Drivetech (UK) Limited
Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4EA
Basingstoke
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £2,000,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
See details at VI.4.3’
See details at VI.4.3’
Country
United Kingdom