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QBC 6 - English Language Training for Qatari Bridging Course AWARD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Aug 2023 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Lincoln College for the provision of English language support for the Qatari Bridging Course at RAF Leeming. The contract involves delivering ground-based English Language Tutor support for Qatari pilots during the QBC at RAF Leeming, including mentoring in aviation technical language and safety training. The contract value is £23,180 GBP, and the contract period is from September 1st to September 28th, 2023.

This tender for English language training services offers business opportunities, especially for education and training service providers. The procurement method used for this opportunity was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, making it suitable for SMEs. Businesses interested in aviation-related training services catering to military aviation procedures and aviation English language support would find this tender to be well-suited for their expertise.

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Notice Title

QBC 6 - English Language Training for Qatari Bridging Course AWARD

Notice Description

Lincoln College will be providing English language support to the inaugural Qatari Bridging Course (QBC) at RAF Leeming for 20 days in September 2023. UK-based Qatari Emirati Air Force (QEAF) flying training is conducted on 11 Sqn QEAF at RAF Leeming. QEAF trainee pilots will undertake a 2-month QBC at RAF Leeming ahead of the trainees commencing Hawk advance jet flying training. The aim of the QBC is to orientate the QEAF trainee pilots with the UK environment and Military Aviation procedures, specifically including UK aviation English with language tutors to assist. The supplier is to provide ground based English Language Tutor support for Qatari pilots whilst undertaking QBC at RAF Leeming, including (but not limited to) mentoring support in aviation technical language, including Briefing/Monitoring/Debrief, across VR activities, ground support to flying activities, QBC Ground School and Air Safety Training (RA 1440 HF/Error Management).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57f79c89-ca85-4468-97de-b980c3a6d295
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d27c27e-0e55-47f8-a929-69f51c48a7a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£23,180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 28 Sep 2023 30 days
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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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