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Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ARMY HEADQUARTERS

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22 May 2021 at 07:15

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08 May 2021 at 04:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence - Army Headquarters initiated a tender for the "Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme," which falls under the education and training services sector. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender process that ended on 22nd April 2021. The total contract value is £30,604,448, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The contracting authority is based in Andover, UK, and has specified that the services are open to delivery across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in education and training services. Companies equipped to provide apprenticeship training and related services may find this contract appealing, especially those with experience in public sector contracts. The competitive nature of this procurement, which follows a restricted procedure, means that potential bidders should ensure they meet all stipulated requirements to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: 2.1) "Previous publication concerning this procedure" Instead of: previous OJEU reference number Read: 2020/S 230-568430 Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.dcocontracts.mod.uk Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Education and training services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bcb20a6-e476-4b69-8a3e-e099417381b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10cb39b-e393-4516-89a3-5267242de395
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,604,448 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,604,448 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ARMY HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-ahq-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443001670646

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP

THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP

TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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