Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-bcfe-7142-9b5f-e12fa026c4d2/c1-driver-training [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # C1 Driver Training [East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-of-england-ambulance-service-nhs-trust) Estimated value £112,500 Published 16 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 7 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The East of England Ambulance Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999 emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care The Trust has approximately 75 non-emergency employees that do not hold a current C1 Driving Licence (by acquired rights or by actual qualification) and are required to obtain this qualification by January 2017 at the latest. The Trust is seeking a selection of training providers throughout Suffolk, Waveney, Essex and Cambridgeshire that can deliver the training. Courses and test centre(s) must be located within Suffolk, Waveney, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Suppliers can select which locations they would like to bid for, if not all. Suppliers must have “Vocational Trainer Booking Facilities” to enable an accelerated path to test availability. The duration of the contract will be one (1) year with an option to extend for up to one (1) further period of twelve (12) months. Additional information: Access to this opportunity is via e-Tendering portal Bravo Solutions. Please follow the link above and ensure you are registered with the portal to access the opportunity. Enquiries relating to this tender should be made via the portal only. Read full description ## CPV classification Driving-school services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/313a21dd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileEast of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-of-england-ambulance-service-nhs-trust)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 45 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) 39 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)[Education and training services – Turizmus és vendéglátás ágazat képzései - 27314\_4 Büntetés-végrehajtás Országos Parancsnoksága 18 days left 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-30db-72c8-878e-7b3b971c5d85/hungary-education-and-training-services-turizmus-es-vendeglatas-agazat-kepze)[Training services – Svetsutbildning Kungliga Tekniska högskolan 30 days left 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-11cf-7063-8e4b-8e00c7f36244/sweden-training-services-svetsutbildning)