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Provision of Soft Skills Training and Listening Support for Selected Army and Civilian Personnel

ARMY COMMERCIAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Soft Skills Training and Listening Support for Selected Army and Civilian Personnel" is being conducted by Army Commercial, based in Andover, England. The contract, valued at £135,900, falls under the personnel-training services category and utilizes an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 6th November 2017 and will conclude on 5th November 2020. The tendering stage has concluded, with the award published on 4th December 2017, following the tender period which ended on 3rd October 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in training and personal development, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering soft skills training and psychological support. Companies that can provide experienced instructors for courses addressing topics such as loss and bereavement, stress management, and compassion fatigue will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth through valuable partnerships with the Armed Forces and the potential for repeat contracts at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre and various Garrisons.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Soft Skills Training and Listening Support for Selected Army and Civilian Personnel

Notice Description

Visiting Officers Training Course Support - contractor is required to instruct on the VO training course, act as a facilitator, a syndicate leader for the role play element on day three of the course, and generally assist in the management of the course over the three days as required. Ten three day courses are run each year at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre (AFCC), Amport House, Hants and up to a possible eight in some of the more distant Garrisons. Process and procedures are addressed in the morning by Army HQ and the 'soft skills' in the afternoon. Current programme consists of First Meeting and Listening Skills (75mins), Loss and Bereavement (75mins), the Grieving Family (60mins) followed by preparation for Role Play. Caring for the Carers Course Support - This is a residential course and the contractor is required for the whole period of three days and two nights. The contractor is to present, participate and lead discussions on Loss & Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue, Self-Profiling, Emotion and Stress. Join in the evening activities of quizzes and various therapies acting as an observer and where necessary or appropriate as a Listener. Casualty Notification Officers/Visiting Officers Decompression and Debrief Workshops - The contractor is required to present lead discussion on Loss & Bereavement, Compassion Fatigue, and Stress in 2 x 45 min central sessions. Students then break into syndicates to discuss their personal experiences as CNO or VO against their training, supporting the family, coping with stress and supporting themselves. Requirement is for contractor to act as one of the group leaders. Stand-by CNO/VO Decompression and Debrief Workshops Support - Ten courses are run annually at the AFCC, Amport House and 2 courses in Germany. The contractor may be asked to assist in these courses should existing arrangements be unsuccessful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba268b0c-1469-43d1-a4a4-101774edb283
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2017 - 5 Nov 2020 3-4 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
ARMY COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Thorne
Contact Email
sarah.thorne595@mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE AFTER TRAUMATIC EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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