Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- HGV Training Services Limited SME
- Value
- £924,080
- Procedure
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Sector
- Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
- Region
- South West
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date31 Jan 2025
- Published26 Feb 2025Published 26 days after the contract date
Description
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has awarded a framework for the provision of C1 Driver Training services for paramedics at all sites across the six (6) counties of the South West of England. C1 Ambulance driver training is required for paramedics because most ambulances fall under the C1 vehicle category, which refers to vehicles weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Paramedics typically drive these larger vehicles due to the weight of the ambulance, medical equipment, and personnel on board. The training ensures that paramedics are legally licensed to drive these vehicles and have the necessary skills to handle larger, more complex vehicles safely, particularly in emergency situations where speed and precision are crucial. It covers topics such as vehicle control, safe loading and unloading patients, and emergency driving techniques. Additional information: 2 X 6 month extension options are available.
About the supplier
HGV Training Services Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 09820295).