Tender

Development & Implementation of L4UCT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently conducting a tender for the "Development & Implementation of L4UCT", which focuses on delivering training services related to the Level 4 Unified Communications Troubleshooter Apprenticeship Standard. This open procurement method, classified under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000), has a tender period set to conclude on 16th February 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £98,000, with the contract period expected to last from 28th February 2021 to 28th February 2025. Interested parties should note that the procurement initiative is taking place primarily in Portsmouth, England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. The requirement includes both traditional training delivery and the provision of an optional on-line solution for vendor/professional qualifications, making this tender suitable for businesses with experience in both classroom-based and digital training methodologies. Companies that can offer innovative training solutions, especially in the communications information systems sector, will find this contract especially appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development & Implementation of L4UCT

Notice Description

The new Leading Engineering Technician (Weapons Engineer) (Communications Information Systems) Specialist (LET(WE)(CIS) Spec) career course has been mapped to the Level 4 Unified Communications Troubleshooter (L4 UCTS) Apprenticeship Standard. This standard requires a professional qualification to be undertaken. Only part of the vendor/professional qualification syllabus is delivered during the course pipeline training and there is a requirement for an external training provider to map and deliver the remaining elements of the qualification to aid certification to all RN personnel for a period of 4 years from start of delivery. In order to not disadvantage legacy ratings, there is also a requirement to provide an optional on-line solution to deliver the vendor/professional qualification training and certification for a period of 12 months, from start of delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-436b50b0-68d6-452a-9047-6943f9745f6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf200bc-25a7-4e1a-9bbf-eefe86218591
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 4-5 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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LT
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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