Tender

AIR CADET PILOT SCHOLARSHIP (ACPS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Oct 2022 at 13:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the 'AIR CADET PILOT SCHOLARSHIP (ACPS)', which involves providing pilot cadet training and accommodation. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a value of GBP 1,900,000. The tender period ends on November 16, 2022, and the contract period starts on April 1, 2023. This opportunity falls under the 'Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts' category. Potential suppliers need to be prepared to deliver services to students across various locations, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender, published by the Ministry of Defence, presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in the provision of pilot training services for Air Cadets. Businesses in the aviation training and education sector would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. The focus is on delivering flying instruction, ground schooling, and accommodation for up to 150 students annually, aiming to foster enthusiasm for aviation and a strong sense of teamwork among cadets. This tender could contribute to business growth for providers in the aerospace training industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AIR CADET PILOT SCHOLARSHIP (ACPS)

Notice Description

Opportunity for the provision of pilot cadet training, including ground school and accommodation. The Air Cadet Pilot Scholarship Scheme (ACPS) provides short residential courses of ground instruction and flying training in Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft. The scheme is open to members of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), which comprises community cadets (Community Air Training Corps Squadrons) and Combined Cadet Force (RAF), aged 16 to 19 years of age (inclusive). ACPS instruction will be delivered at the Contractor's / Service Provider's (SP's) premises. The aim is to safely provide SEP flying training to Solo Flying Standard for selected Air Cadets in pursuit of the primary objective of the RAFAC. The principal aim is to achieve a solo flying standard which results in either a successful solo flight (if a Class 2 CAA Medical is held) or a 'Ghosted' solo flight (if medical or other restrictions prevent). Courses to include 12 hours flying instruction, ground schooling, 13 nights' accommodation and meals for a maximum of 150 students per year. It is essential that each student should finish training with a renewed enthusiasm for aviation. The staff of a SP should aim to enhance a student's keenness, particularly on those occasions when the weather is poor, by keeping them usefully, productively and appropriately occupied. Additionally, it is important for the students to develop a corporate spirit, a sense of being part of a team, as much as a feeling of personal achievement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b7981-ab0b-467e-8a93-c76ea027bfd1
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
WALTERS ASH
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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