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TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 May 2021 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has completed the procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme". This project falls under the Education and Training Services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, enabling qualified suppliers to submit tenders. The tender period ended on 31st July 2021, while the contract, valued at £30,604,448, commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly for those specialising in apprenticeship training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage in this procurement, given their suitability for the contract. Companies offering innovative training solutions, particularly those with a focus on military or vocational training, would be well-positioned to compete for future related contracts. The involvement of established suppliers like Babcock International Group and TQ Education and Training Limited indicates a competitive landscape that could benefit emerging players looking to break into this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65d89170-3a1c-4006-be6c-e00d7e61b591
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8115e51-712f-4402-bad1-9f4b1a5e0ab3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (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
£30,604,448 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,604,448 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP

THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP

TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Further Information

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