WAS-ITT-62703 - C1 Driver Training Tender
The contract covers C1 driver training and testing services for approximately 73 learners on behalf of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, an NHS organisation providing ambulance and emergency healthcare services in Wales. Providers must deliver flexible training packages tailored to individual learner needs, including practical C1 driving instruction, theory support where required, and arranging and facilitating the relevant driving tests. The service must accommodate learners with different levels of driving experience and varying support requirements while maintaining consistently high-quality delivery. Training and testing must be completed by 31 March 2027, although no estimated contract value is specified. Learners are located across Wales, and up to four suppliers may be appointed to provide geographically convenient access. The critical qualification requirement is that providers must be suitably qualified and accredited to deliver C1 driver training and testing services.
Buyer: Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £85k
- Bids close: 29 Oct 2026
- Location: Wales, Gwent Valleys, Central Valleys
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
NWSSP on behalf of WAST requires suitably qualified and accredited C1 driver training providers to deliver training and testing services to a variable cohort of learners. Training will be required for approximately 73 students and must be completed by 31st March 2027. As the learners are located across Wales, the contract will be awarded to a maximum of four suppliers to ensure students have access to a provider that is geographically convenient. Providers must be capable of delivering flexible training packages tailored to individual learner needs. This includes practical driver training, theory support where required, and the arrangement and facilitation of driving tests. Providers will be expected to demonstrate consistently high-quality service delivery, together with the ability to support learners with varying levels of driving experience and differing support requirements. Further detail is provided in Appendix C – Specification.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 29 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £85k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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