Tender

708336450 - English Language Training for Qatari Bridging Course Enduring Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Jul 2023 at 07:42

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25 Jul 2023 at 06:21

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26 Jun 2023 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the provision of English Language Training for the Qatari Bridging Course at RAF Leeming. This contract falls under the Education and Training Services category. The procurement method being used is a selective process, specifically a Restricted procedure (above threshold). The contract period is set to begin on November 1, 2023, and end on August 31, 2027. Interested parties must submit their offers by July 31, 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing English language training services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suited to compete for this tender. The contract has a significant value, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration with a key governmental organisation in the defence sector. Potential suppliers should ensure they meet the criteria outlined in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) on the Defence Sourcing Portal to qualify for the tender process.

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Notice Title

708336450 - English Language Training for Qatari Bridging Course Enduring Contract

Notice Description

This request is to provide English language support to the Qatari Bridging Course (QBC) at RAF Leeming for a maximum period of 20 days for each course from November 2023 until August 2027 at the latest. UK-based Qatari Emirati Air Force (QEAF) flying training is conducted on 11 Sqn QEAF at RAF Leeming. QEAF trainee pilots will undertake a 2-month QBC at RAF Leeming ahead of the trainees commencing Hawk advance jet flying training. The aim of the QBC is to orientate the QEAF trainee pilots with the UK environment and Military Aviation procedures, specifically including UK aviation English with language tutors to assist. The successful supplier will need to provide ground based English Language Tutor support for Qatari pilots whilst undertaking QBC at RAF Leeming, including (but not limited to) mentoring support in aviation technical language, including Briefing/Monitoring/Debrief, across VR activities, ground support to flying activities, QBC Ground School and Air Safety Training (RA 1440 HF/Error Management). The assessment for the English Language Ability output of this course will be conducted as a Formative Assessment. To express interest please see the Defence Sourcing Portal to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)- www.contracts.mod.uk before the deadline. It is the Authority's intention to select a maximum of 6 of the highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca18312-06c0-48e8-9d3c-9042f932544d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,230 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simran.gill122@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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