Tender

Degree Engineering Apprentice Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

09 Dec 2016 at 17:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently executing a procurement process for the "Degree Engineering Apprentice Training" programme, targeting the technical training services sector. This tender, identified as DTEC/239, is part of an initiative to recruit and train up to 20 Engineering apprentices annually, based at DE&S HQ in Abbey Wood, Bristol. The restricted procedure will be used for this selective procurement, with the tender period closing on 13th January 2017. The contract is scheduled to start on 4th April 2017 and run until 31st August 2026, with a total estimated value of £4.5 million and minimum contract value of £869,716.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in training services and those with expertise in vocational education, especially in the engineering and defence sectors. Businesses that can provide comprehensive academic and vocational training, as well as assessment and moderation services, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, those experienced in working with government funding frameworks and capable of administering skills funding agency requirements may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration with a key government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Degree Engineering Apprentice Training

Notice Description

The DE&S Degree Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme exists to train apprentices over a 5 year period involving the attainment of qualifications typical of a Degree level apprenticeship. The intention is to recruit up to 20 apprentices per annum, based at DE&S HQ MOD Abbey Wood, with the final intake finishing in 2024. There is also an option for further intakes in 2020 & 2021 which will complete in 2025 & 2026. The Apprentices shall be fixed term employees of the MOD. A Contractor is required to provide a service to deliver academic & vocational training (see below for qualifications), to support & contribute towards the management of Apprentices through 5 years of training. Key services include the Contractor's expert verification & moderation of apprentices' efforts & achievements. This will include formally verifying individual Apprentice learning logs, conducting NVQ assessments, monitoring progress & providing guidance. Degree Apprentices are currently trained in accordance with the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer standards & the Authority intends to develop new standards & expand the intake to accommodate other specialist areas, notably weapons, munitions & aerospace. Phase 1 (Academic Year 1) - The start of an appropriate Foundation Degree in Engineering Basic Engineering Skills BTEC National Diploma Engineering (various) & National Vocational Qualification NVQ L2 Performing Engineering Operations PEO Functional skills Level 2 if required by trailblazer standards. Phase 2 (Academic Years 2 and 3) - Completion of the Foundation Degree Development of engineering & project management skills and NVQ L4 Engineering Manufacturing. Phase 3 (Academic Years 4 and 5) - Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering linked with defence specific specialised modules delivered by the Authority. All apprentices shall complete Phases 1 & 2 & a decision shall then be made as to whether the Apprentice shall continue to Phase 3. Not all Apprentices may be taken forward to the degree course. Training & tuition for these qualifications must take place within a reasonable travelling distance of MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. NVQ L4 assessment during Phase 2 will be conducted at Abbey Wood & other MOD or Defence Partner locations in the UK. The Contractor is to deal with all administration of the drawdown of any Government subsidies e.g the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) funding &/or work with the Authority in the transfer to any new funding/student loan arrangements that may be imposed by future government regulations or legislation. It is not yet known how the SFA shall be applied. Candidates must be registered with the SFA. Other elements of the requirement include: A costed option of a personal developments training course (previously delivered as an outdoor activity week). Companies outside Bristol are should think how they would deliver at the req

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d02b6ae-83c5-44e7-b3f4-61560529c0a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 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
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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