Closing soon33 hours left · closes midday, Friday 2 October 2026

Occupational Driver Training

NHS Blood and Transplant · NHS and health

In brief

NHS Blood and Transplant is looking for suppliers for training work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Ability 45% · Social Value 10% · Price 30% · Demonstration 15%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Provision of Occupational and Vocational Driver Training

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 1 day?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: atamis-1928.lightning.force.com.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 June 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 061306-2026
27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081658-2026
22 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089574-2026

About the buyer

NHS Blood and TransplantLast 12 months

Procurements

122

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for training

Barts Health NHS Trust1 contract
Northumbria University1 contract
Osteopaths For Industry Limited1 contract
ST. John Ambulance1 contract
Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors1 contract

All tenders and awards from NHS Blood and Transplant

Similar open tenders

All open training tenders

Closes 1Oct
Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services
Birmingham City CouncilWest MidlandsRecruitment and staffing, Social and domiciliary care
Closing soon9 hours left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework
£5.6mframework ceiling
Closes 1Oct
WSCC Independent Alternative Provision (IAP) Open Framework
West Sussex County CouncilSouth EastTraining, Education services
Closing soon9 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework
£225mframework ceiling
Closes 1Oct
RFQ2026/33 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together PEACEPLUS 3.2 Creative Cultures After school
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)UK-wideLeisure, culture and events, Training
Closing soon9 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract
£10kestimated
Closes 2Oct
Events & Activities Countywide
Durham County CouncilNorth EastTraining, Education services
Closing soon33 hours left4 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework
£300kframework ceiling
Closes 2Oct
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and Associated Learning Programmes
Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityNorth WestEducation services, Training
Closing soon33 hours leftExpress interest
£22.7mestimated

From notice 061306-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 June 2026, last updated 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.