Award

Provision of Lifting Equipment Safety Management System Operators and Managers Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2019 at 08:21

TenderAmendment

16 Oct 2019 at 08:06

TenderAmendment

26 Sep 2019 at 09:56

TenderAmendment

25 Sep 2019 at 14:00

Tender

25 Sep 2019 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking providers for "Provision of Lifting Equipment Safety Management System Operators and Managers Training." This training, classified under safety training services (CPV code 80550000), is essential for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) to maintain proficiency with the Lifting Equipment Safety Management System (LESMS) database across its platforms. The contract, valued at £117,000, is currently in the award stage and the award was published on 16 October 2019. The training will take place at the IMES training facility in Portsmouth, with the contract period extending from 31 October 2019 to 30 October 2024. The procurement method used for this contract is a single-source tender, indicating an exclusive intention to award the contract to IMES International, who holds proprietary rights to the training material.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training and support services, particularly those with expertise in managing compliance with safety systems within the defence industry. While the opportunity is not broadly advertised, it highlights a targeted approach, favouring suppliers who can deliver bespoke training solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those that can align their offerings with the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence and demonstrate relevant expertise in training management systems.

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Notice Title

Provision of Lifting Equipment Safety Management System Operators and Managers Training

Notice Description

Voluntary Transparency Notice Only The RFA are required to train Executive Officers and Deck Senior Rates in the operation of the Lifting Equipment Safety Management System (LESMS) database which is in use on all RFA platforms. The RFA utilise the IMES training facility in Portsmouth to deliver this training which is not currently available through the Ministry of Defence (MOD) or any other commercial supplier. The intention is to award the contract to IMES International as the LESMS system and associated training is proprietary to IMES International. This is not an advertised opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055b3b27-e70c-45e9-b0b6-ff03cec56a24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single Source
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2024 Over 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMES INTERNATIONAL

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