Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
Contact
Jonathan Nicklin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
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
HMCG Driver Development and Assessment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) has undertaken a procurement exercise and has secured the services of three partners who shall work within our communities, to deliver and assess HMCG driving standards, ensuring a national common approach to Driver Induction, and Light Vehicle on Road Driving Assessment. Identifying training needs/support requirements and recording them in a common format.
These partners are familiar with the DVSAs “National Standard for Driving Cars and Light Vans” and that the weighting of any shortcomings is in line with “Carrying out Driving Test – Examiner Guidance”.
The Contracting Authority encouraged bids from VCSE's (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) in addition to suppliers from the local area's in which the requirements are being competed in, and are pleased to secure the services of SMEs and VCSEs alike.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £228,510.10 / Highest offer: £655,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Division 1 (Scotland)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
His Majestys Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK’s international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the requirement by a further 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Division 2 (East of England & Midlands)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
His Majestys Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK’s international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the requirement by a further 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Division 3 (South East of England)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
His Majesty’s Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK’s international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the requirement by a further 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Division 4 (South West of England)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
His Majesty’s Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK’s international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the requirement by a further 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Division 5 (Cymru/Wales)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
His Majesty’s Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK’s international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the requirement by a further 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Division 6 (Northern Ireland & Scotland)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80411000 - Driving-school services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
His Majesty’s Coastguard is over 200 years old, growing and changing over time to meet both the needs of the communities they serve and also the UK’s international responsibilities, delivering a life-saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A principal objective is to continue the development of the organisation and its voluntary membership, who give up their time to train and respond to incidents. It is these volunteers that we are looking to support and develop in their driving-related roles.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the requirement by a further 12 months.
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-033016
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Road Haulage Association (RHA)
Peterborough
PE3 6SB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £41,440 / Highest offer: £130,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Division 2 (East of England & Midlands)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Penny Limited
LU6 1AA
Dunstable
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £38,825 / Highest offer: £130,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Division 3 (South East of England)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Penny Limited
LU6 1AA
Dunstable
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £27,750 / Highest offer: £65,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Division 4 (South West of England)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited
CV7 7PT
Meridien
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £52,182.60 / Highest offer: £130,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - Division 5 (Cymru/Wales)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Road Haulage Association (RHA)
Peterborough
PE3 6SB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £31,575 / Highest offer: £100,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 - Division 6 (Northern Ireland & Scotland)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited
Meridien
CV7 7PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £36,737.50 / Highest offer: £100,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales, Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom