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Engineering Technician Apprenticeships

FCDO SERVICES

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01 Aug 2024 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Engineering Technician Apprenticeships, awarding the contract to Bedford College. This contract falls under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV 80530000) and is applicable to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted under the 'Other - Light Touch Regime' method, advanced to the award stage with the announcement made on 31st July 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2024 and will run until 31st December 2027, with a total value of £252,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vocational training and apprenticeship schemes, particularly those with experience in engineering education. Large-scale training providers like Bedford College, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses that specialise in apprenticeship programmes and have the infrastructure to support large vocational training projects can leverage such contracts to foster growth and expand their portfolios. The procurement method and the scale of the contracting authority, FCDO Services, make it an important opportunity in the public sector vocational training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering Technician Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering Technician Apprenticeships

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21cab8c5-9eb2-4c11-91c5-64f814d1f60c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912ccbb7-f1ba-472c-b9cb-03954a8c48de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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