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Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and the provision of associated Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeships Team

Ministry of Defence

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18 Jun 2018 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers in the British Army, as well as Business Support Services for the Army Apprenticeships Team. This procurement, classified under the Education and Training Services industry category, is currently in the Award stage with a total contract value of £53,433,000. The successful bidders will operate from multiple locations, including various territories and the UK. The contract will commence on 1st August 2018 and span a duration of four years for most lots, with one lot lasting five years, subject to funding availability. The tender period concluded on 5th June 2018.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses experienced in delivering apprenticeship training within the military context, especially those registered as providers with the Department for Education. Companies specialising in education and training services that meet the eligibility criteria and have a record of supporting governmental or military training initiatives could find significant potential for business growth. This project is designed to enhance the skills and qualifications of military personnel, creating avenues for sustained partnerships and service provision in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and the provision of associated Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeships Team

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to select Contractors to deliver part of, or all of, the Apprenticeship qualifications covered by Lot #1 to Lot #7, and the Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Team in Lot #8. Contract duration for Lots 1 to 7 will be 4 years, and 5 years for Lot 8 (subject to continued provision of Apprenticeship Levy or ESFA funding). The methodology & location for delivery of each of Apprenticeship Lot varies according to the requirements of each Arm or Service. In general, delivery commences during a soldier's 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 the requirements of Lots 1 to 7 and suppliers must be listed on the DfE Register by 01 Apr 18 to commence transition to contract delivery for these Lots. 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-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e2a0a-fd95-42fc-8daf-18b27efc7a98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,433,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,433,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 4-5 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
Ministry of Defence
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Babcock Skills & Learning

Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development

TQ Education and Training Ltd

Army Catering Training Trust

The Colleges Partnership

WBL Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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