Planning

Provision of BSc Hons Environmental Health Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Nov 2024 at 16:19

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a planning stage for a future tender titled "Provision of BSc Hons Environmental Health Training," classified under environmental training services (CPV: 80540000). This opportunity is located in Lichfield, England (postal code WS14 9PY). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the authority has released a Request for Information (RFI) to understand market capabilities, with the final engagement end date set for 10th December 2024. The course is aimed to commence in September 2025, with accreditation targeted between April and July 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for academic suppliers specialising in environmental health training, particularly those already delivering accredited BSc or MSc programmes. Suitable businesses include those capable of partnering with the Defence Medical Academy to co-deliver and validate a course designed to train up to 16 military students per year. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to respond, potentially gaining long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. The successful supplier must demonstrate capacity to support the full programme, including accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and adherence to the validated Programme Handbook.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of BSc Hons Environmental Health Training

Notice Description

The Authority would like to notify you of a potential future upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of the requirement outlined below. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input relating to the following: An academic Supplier to support the DMAcad as an Academic Partner to co-deliver and validate the BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health Studies, commencing September 2025 to cover 3 intakes. The expectation is for this course design to be achieved and accredited (CIEH) between April 2025 and end of July 2025. The provider must: Be delivering an existing (CIEH) accredited BSc/MSc programme. Be able to provide the partnership and support throughout the proposed term of contract. Be able to provide tuition in accordance with the validated Programme Handbook. Be able to train up to 16 military students per year in accordance with the BSc (Hons) programme. OUR AIMS - WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE FROM THIS RFI The Authority is looking to understand the shape of the current market and whether one or more Potential Providers can deliver the outline requirement as attached to this RFI. To that end the Contracting Authority has a number of questions it would like a Potential Provider to respond to the Authority as follows: Is this requirement something your organisation would potentially be interested in? Can your organisation meet the full requirements as set out above? If so, please give a brief description of how you can meet them If not, please outline which elements cannot be met and why Please provide any feedback/questions you may have regarding the requirement above. Please refer to the attached RFI and statement of requirements for complete details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7350c252-857b-4abb-8ce4-91f8bdea7c74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c37f3a-9b51-4c20-be35-389537060c63
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

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