Voluntary ex ante transparency notice
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
09346363
Company Secretary, Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ
Guildford
UK
E-mail: Thomas.Holland@nationalhighways.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Drivetech Training 2024 - 2026
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80550000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract/concession
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
29/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Drivetech (UK) Limited
Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4EA
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
See details at VI.4.3’
See details at VI.4.3’
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/05/2024