Tender

Finance Apprenticeship (Level 3) Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

19 Dec 2016 at 18:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is seeking tenders for the "Finance Apprenticeship (Level 3) Training" programme, which falls under the specialist training services category. This initiative aims to recruit up to 30 apprentices in a two-year programme, held predominantly at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol. The open procurement process invites submissions until 31 January 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 28 February 2017 and last until 1 September 2020. The contract value is estimated at £347,868, with a minimum value of £113,057.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training providers, especially those that specialise in vocational training and apprenticeship programmes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the focus on delivering educational services aligned with Level 3 and Level 4 accounting qualifications. Businesses experienced in handling government subsidies and training administration will find this particularly beneficial as they can provide tailored support and maximise learning outcomes for apprentices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Apprenticeship (Level 3) Training

Notice Description

The DE&S Finance Apprenticeship Scheme trains apprentices over a 2 yr program involving attainment of qualifications typical of Level 3 & 4 AAT. It includes training, assessment & practical accounting experience in a working environment within MOD Project teams. The on-job training is predominantly based in MOD Abbey Wood. For 2017 DE&S will recruit up to 30 apprentices as fixed term employees of the MOD. A contractor is required to provide a service to deliver academic and vocational training, including expert verification & moderation of apprentices training efforts & achievements. The program broadly follows the new Accounting Standard for AAT Level 3 and Accounting Framework Level 4 FR03797 covering, but not limited to the basic qualifications as follows: Phase 1 - 4 weeks basic intro to Accounting and 11 months to complete Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting; and Phase 2 -18 months to complete Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting. Training must take place in suitable facilities with a 5 mile radius of MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. The contractor is to deal with all administration associated with the draw down of any Govt subsidies such as Skills Funding Agency (SFA) funding, and/or work with the Authority in the transfer to any new funding/student loan arrangements that may be imposed by future Govt regulation or legislation. Tenders are to be submitted following the instructions given in the Defence Contracts Bulletin under Contract Notice DTEC/242.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bdc55db-1cc2-408b-a4a3-1de003d25d94
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£347,868 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2017 - 1 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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