Tender

DE&S - APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner Training Provider

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor for the "DE&S - APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner Training Provider" contract. This procurement falls under the training services category and is based in Bristol, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period ends on 18 September 2017, with a contract period starting from 2 October 2017 to 31 March 2018. The estimated contract value is £240,000, with a minimum value of £120,000. This open procedure aims to provide APMG accredited training courses, with the contractor expected to deliver up to ten training events annually at designated venues, primarily within a five-mile radius of MOD Abbey Wood.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in delivering accredited programmes. Businesses engaged in educational services, particularly in project planning and control training, will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and establish long-term relationships with a key government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DE&S - APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner Training Provider

Notice Description

Following the DE&S Transformation Programme and the standing up of the Project Controls function, it has been recognised that there is a need to provide APMG accredited training and qualifications aligned to the specific needs of the Project Controls function. The APMG "Project Planning & Control" Foundation and Practitioner training course meets this requirement and an accredited APMG training provider of is therefore sought. The Contractor will deliver a maximum of 10 classroom based training events per financial year - specific dates to be agreed by the Authority. The Contractor will make provision for up to 18 students per class. The Contractor will deliver the Foundation and Practitioner training courses together over 5 days (including exams) in accordance with the APMG International PPC course structure and curriculum. The Authority will provide a classroom environment at either MOD Abbey Wood or within a 5-mile radius for the delivery of the training course however, the Contractor may be asked to source a venue within 5 miles of MOD Abbey Wood should facilities be unavailable. The Authority will inform the Contractor whether or not provision of venue is required on a course-by-course basis. It may be necessary to carry out courses at other UK locations although this will be rare and subject to demand; the majority will be Bristol based. The Contractor will provide all learning materials and pre-course reading and be responsible for all liaison with APMG to manage the examination entry of individuals, paper marking and exam results. For the Foundation examination, the Contractor is responsible for all liaison with APMG to manage the entry of individuals for the exam. They shall provide facilitation of the examination and provision of paper marking and distribution of examination results to individuals. A copy of examination results will be provided to a nominated point of contact within Project Controls Corporate. For the Practitioner examination, the Contractor is responsible for all liaison with APMG to manage the entry of individuals for the exam. They shall provide facilitation of the examination and manage the collection and submission to APMG for paper marking. On receipt of the examination results, the Contractor shall manage the distribution of examination results to individuals. A copy of examination results will be provided to a nominated point of contact within Project Controls Corporate. Further detail is provided in the Tender documents attached to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a273a-8aa8-4a65-9562-ef53040e99fc
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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