The Authority has awarded to multiple number suppliers to establish a framework agreement for C1 Driver Training. C1 driver training is predominantly required for Emergency and Urgent provision, where those employed may not hold this qualification by acquired rights or by actual qualification. This is a collaborative procurement with other NHS Ambulance Service Trusts throughout the UK, who are also named on the framework agreement; but without commitment at this time. The other Trusts are North West AS, North East AS, East Midlands AS, South East Coast AS, South Western AS, South Central AS, London AS, West Midlands AS, East of England As, Isle of Wight AS, Northern Ireland AS, Wales AS, States of Jersey AS, Guernsey Rescue AS and Scottish AS.

An open procurement was conducted inviting suppliers identified via soft market testing, evaluating technical and commercial elements to provide a national service to all UK Ambulance Services.