Driving Standards Agency · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Level 2 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety Inspection Training to DVSA Staff

Awarded 20 Jan 2021

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Awarded20 Jan 2021
Value£276,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y 10mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 20 Jan 2021Expired 19 Jan 2024

Driving Standards Agency awarded a contract to Nottingham College to deliver a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification on the safe inspection of Hybrid and Electric vehicles to approximately 1,100 inspection staff.

The training provides awareness of alternative fuel propulsion systems and the inherent dangers involved with such vehicles, covering mainly visual inspections for Heavy Goods Vehicles and Public Service Vehicles, including safety aspects per the safety manual, with potential specialist and hands-on interrogation.

The contract value is £276,000.

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