Tender

ITT-710758450-The Provision of an External Training Provider to the NBC(D) Apprenticeship Programm

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

21 Feb 2024 at 20:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "ITT-710758450-The Provision of an External Training Provider to the NBC(D) Apprenticeship Programme" for education and training services. The procurement aims to support the creation of an Apprenticeship Programme in Engineering, specifically seeking a local Training Provider within a 75-mile radius of HMNB Devonport. The tender requires the delivery of six Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeships, commencing in September 2024 for approximately 42 months. The deadline for tender submissions is March 22, 2024, with a contract implementation date of September 1, 2024.

This open procedure tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the education and training services industry to provide training support to the Ministry of Defence. Businesses suited for this tender would need to be located within close proximity to HMNB Devonport and have expertise in delivering Engineering Technician Apprenticeships. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a prominent government organisation like the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the development of a skilled workforce for future naval operations.

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Notice Title

ITT-710758450-The Provision of an External Training Provider to the NBC(D) Apprenticeship Programm

Notice Description

The Naval Base Command Devonport (NBC(D) team, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) are creating an Apprenticeship Programme, with an initial focus on Engineering. This Apprenticeship Programme aims to enable a resilient, Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP), capability that can be built and maintained at a local level, to support future ships and submarine operations at HMNB Devonport. The Authority are seeking a local Training Provider to support initial delivery of six (6) Level 3 Engineering Technician (ST0457) Apprenticeships (as set out in Engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education). The Apprenticeship is to commence at the start of the academic year in September 2024 and support apprentices for the duration of circa 42 months IAW Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education standards for the Level 3 Engineering Technician ST0457 Apprenticeship. Additional Procurement Information This procurement is operating under the Public Contracting Regulations PCR (2015), as amended, subject to the Open Procedure. Tenderers are invited to self-assess their suitability to the requirement and particularly the Technical Capability need for the supplier to be located within a 75-mile radius of HMNB Devonport. The Contract expiry date shall be without prejudice to any other term or condition of the Contract and subject at all times to the continued availability of ESFA Funding / Apprenticeship Levy funding, the duration of Contract in accordance with Schedule 2 Section 3 (Pricing Information) shall be 4 years. The Contract Implementation date shall be 01st September 2024. This procurement includes Options as detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-954fca95-7ce5-49a3-b77e-fe81ada28e9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f42287-6a40-476d-8d09-4cbc45c38b97
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mollie.guest102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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