Tender

Future for Freemining Training within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded Programme

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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18 Sep 2017 at 13:32

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18 Sep 2017 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the "Future for Freemining Training within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded Programme," aimed at enhancing mining skills in the Forest of Dean. This tender falls within the industry category of Safety Training Services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd November 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £65,000, with a minimum contract value of £45,000, and the award is intended for a duration of 4.5 years, commencing from December 1, 2017, and concluding on March 31, 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training and skill development within the mining sector. Companies with experience in delivering training programmes, particularly those that focus on underground mining operations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract aims to cultivate new talent and ensure the transfer of vital skills in a historically rich industry, thereby supporting business growth in an area undergoing transitions in workforce capacity.

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Notice Title

Future for Freemining Training within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded Programme

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the development, implementation and reporting on a training programme to enable miners in the Forest of Dean to achieve the skills and experience to become Supervisors of Underground Mining Operations. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of 4.5 years, from October 2017- March 2022. At present within the Royal Forest of Dean Freeminers Association, there are a diminishing number of active Freeminers and the risk is that as this generation dies out, the skills and knowledge regarding how to understand the geology and techniques of mining in the Forest will die with them. There is a need to continually develop mining skills and training in traditional practices and methods of mining. Additionally training in the Supervision of Underground Mining Operations will present opportunities to develop and progress a career in mining to provide a new pool of Freeminers/Forest of Dean Miners. Please express your interest in this tender to Sue Middleton (sue.middleton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk) by email by 5pm Tuesday 30th Oct 2017 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive. Additional information: Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by the 30th Oct 2017 and download the attached tender documents by the same date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29dbc357-597e-4aad-a911-fa725812b2d2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sue Middleton
Contact Email
sue.middleton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD
Postcode
GL16 8BA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

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