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Provision of Technical Engineering Apprenticeships

FCO SERVICES

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Award

09 Jun 2021 at 14:08

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2021 at 14:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which is seeking to contract for the provision of Technical Engineering Apprenticeships at Level 3. This opportunity is classified under vocational training services and is located in Milton Keynes, South East England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 14th May 2021. The contract is valued at £600,000 and is set to commence on 1st September 2021, lasting until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in vocational training and apprenticeship programmes. Businesses engaged in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in technical engineering skills and apprenticeship delivery, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful delivery of this training initiative could not only enhance reputational standing but also expand their service offerings and client base in a growing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Technical Engineering Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Provision of Technical Engineering Apprenticeships (ST0457) Level 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77e1a815-bd8f-4071-8669-c0b82135d075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53e744f-5b7c-4080-8e3f-dc1e46fe5d97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BEDFORD COLLEGE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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