Tender: Derby City Council Driver Training and LGV/HGV (Category C & C+E) Assessments – 3‑Year Contract (Starts 1 March 2026)

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Derby City Council is seeking a supplier for driver training and assessments, including professional LGV/HGV training for Category C and C+E, pre-deployment driving assessments for all drivers using the DCC fleet, CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training, and other driver-related training as required. The initial contract period is three years, estimated to run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, with an option to extend for up to two further years in annual increments (maximum five years). Prices will be fixed for the first 12 months; thereafter annual increases may be submitted in writing, must be justified, cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and require Council agreement before implementation. The Council notes potential changes during the contract term, including changes in vehicle make or model, increases in fleet size (including possible effects from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA)), and changes in geographical service areas due to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The core contract is estimated at £448,000 with an additional estimated £224,000 to cover possible future changes linked to LGR/EMCCA; these additional amounts are not guaranteed and may be split in an unknown way.