Award

Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C

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Award

20 Mar 2021 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement" is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Business Skills College within the Defence Academy in Swindon, UK. This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,875,000, awarded to Explosive Learning Solutions. The contract period begins on 1st April 2021 and continues until 31st March 2026. The tender period concluded on 16th February 2021, and it was processed using an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses looking to expand in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in commercial logistics, safety, quality, project management, and finance. Companies that can provide qualified associate trainers who can deliver training from awareness to expert levels could be particularly adept at competing in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the assessment indicates suitability for smaller bidders.

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Notice Title

Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement

Notice Description

The Business Skills College which forms part of the Technology and Business Faculty of the Defence Academy (DA) provides business skills training and education across five key functions: Commercial Logistics, Safety, Quality, P3M and Finance. The BSC provides 150 courses ranging from e-learning, awareness training through to MSc level education. A Prime Contractor is required to provide a cadre of "Associate Trainers," who will enhance the current BSC functional training portfolio to provide awareness to expert level training as and when demand for training dictates and/or on the basis of an annual rolling requirement. 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-Swindon: Education and training services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76605d2c-66a9-4010-9bae-a489a1db70aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£2,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 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, C&C, C&C
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS

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