Tender

Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and to the Defence Medical Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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Tender

22 Nov 2018 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and to the Defence Medical Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in the UK. Currently in the active tender stage, the process will remain open until 18 December 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 August 2019 and extend for five years, concluding on 31 July 2024. The procurement is being conducted via a selective method, known as the restricted procedure, which requires suppliers to be registered on the DfE Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers by the aforementioned start date.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those preparing to support military personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are eligible and registered on the DfE register will find this a suitable competition. The contract will involve the delivery of apprenticeship qualifications during soldiers' Phase 2 Trade Training and into their service, paving the way for significant collaboration with the army and defence sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and to the Defence Medical Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to select Contractors to deliver part of, or all the Apprenticeship qualifications covered by LOT 1 and 2. Contract duration will be 5 years, from 01 Aug 2019 for both lots, (subject to continued provision of Apprenticeship Levy or ESFA funding) The methodology and location for delivery of each apprenticeship varies according to the requirements of each Arm or Service. In general, delivery commences during a soldiers Phase 2 Trade Training, and continues into their service in the Field Army. Only suppliers registered on the DfE Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers are eligible to deliver these requirements. Suppliers considering tendering must be listed on the DfE Register by 01 Aug 19 when delivery of the contracts for these Lots commences. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Education and training services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebf8ed4-ce19-4247-a4eb-846a5cdfce34
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 Over 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, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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