Planning

Career Transition Partnership ( CTP)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

28 Jan 2022 at 13:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the 'Career Transition Partnership (CTP)' aimed at assisting eligible personnel leaving the Armed Forces in transitioning to civilian employment. The procurement, classified under Military defence services, will be conducted using a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. Key dates include a Market Awareness Day on 28th February 2022 and an engagement end date of 30th April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2023, following various review and evaluation stages throughout 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in career transition services, employment support, or related advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of service leavers. Engaging in this procurement process will not only help suppliers expand their market reach but also contribute to the vital support for Armed Forces personnel transitioning to civilian life.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Career Transition Partnership ( CTP)

Notice Description

The primary purpose of the career transition service is to assist eligible regular and full-time reserve personnel leaving the Armed Forces(Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) to make a successful transition to civilian employment, including self-employment, appropriate to their skills, knowledge, and experience and/or in accord with their aspirations. The service shall also include preparations for civilian life for Service Leavers who do not wish to find employment e.g. those planning to retire or those going into full-time education. This includes advice on the financial aspects of resettlement, the housing market and information for the Service Leaver's family as appropriate. Estimated Procurement Timetable and may be subject to change. PIN on Defence Sourcing Portal -End of January 2022 Contract Notice Defence Sourcing Portal (Formal Market Engagement)-No Later Than end of QTR 2 2022 SQQ Review Expressions of Interest -No Later than end of Q3 2022 Issue Invitation to Negotiate to market on DSP- No Later Than end of Q3 2022 Consideration of market proposals, negotiation and evaluation -Q3-Q4 2022 Award of Contract -No Later Than March 2023 New Contract - Operational Commencement - 1st October 2023 Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your organisation on the Defence Sourcing Portal. The Authority has a requirement to re-let its current contract for Military Career Transition with a target commencement date of 1st October 2023. The current intention is to procure this under DSPCR 2011 using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, participating Suppliers must be registered in UK or Gibraltar (Regulation 5 DSPCR).The Authority intends to hold a Market Awareness Day w/c 28th February 2022 in MOD Main Building Whitehall in London or a location nearby in central London. This will of course be subject to Government Covid 19 guidelines and may be subject to change. Each supplier who wishes to participate and attend the Industry day will be limited to one representative. At the Market Awareness Day, we will explain the requirement in more detail and potential bidders will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own ideas and understanding of the service we wish to procure. The event should provide bidders with a better understanding of the service as currently provided and a good idea of our future aspirations. Agenda will be shared nearer the time. The Rules of Engagement on the day will be that: all information and data will be classified as not above Official Sensitive; this means although information will be shared with those suppliers invited, it is not for onward transmission or publication. Questions will be welcome at any point and any questions not answered on the day, will be answered in writing and shared to all attendees. Please note that this PIN and invitation to participate in the Market Awareness Day, is not a formal commencement of a procurement procedure. No formal commitment to a particular procurement procedure is made until a Contract Notice is issued. The Authority reserves the right to amend our strategy and do not commit ourselves to the route or methodology outlined herein; and to note this PIN does not constitute a commitment to or adoption if any fixed position. 'We reserve the right to amend our strategy, and do not commit ourselves to the route or methodology outlined herein; and to note, this PIN does not constitute a commitment to or adoption of any fixed position', if that makes sense. Please confirm to Geraldine.Joyce102@mod.gov.uk your interest and wish to participate in the Market Awareness Day by close of play Friday 25th February 2022. Please include the following: a) details of your company name; and b) two (2) points of contact and their contact details (name, phone number, email address, postal address).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74fdadbf-5b17-4590-8134-52174d9a2df9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf19f655-4386-4a67-8661-e5114b7cc3b7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2022Expired
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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