Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract

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Award of PCV Skills Boot Camp Training to Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited

Awarded 02 Sep 2024

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Awarded02 Sep 2024

Value£0.00

SupplierPeter Smythe Transport Training Limited

AgencyCentral Bedfordshire Council

RegionEast of England

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 1y 2mo ago1y term

Awarded 2 Sept 2024Expired 2 Sept 2025

About

Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited to deliver free PCV driver training through a skills boot camp model.

The training provider will develop a modular course delivered in small groups at regular intervals, covering driver training, disability awareness, professional conduct, interview training, CV writing, and job coaching.

The provider will recruit trainees from Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Bedford council areas using methods such as community events, targeted social media campaigns, and referrals from DWP, and will seek involvement from local bus and coach operators.

The provider will support candidates in obtaining provisional driving licences, medical examinations, and passing online theory tests, and will ensure a minimum of 20 hours driving, 4 hours reversing, and 4 hours Drivers CPC Module 4 training.

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