Tender

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

MOD

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13 Oct 2017 at 09:51

Tender

05 Oct 2017 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army," along with associated Business Support Services for the Army Apprenticeships Team. This procurement falls within the education and training services sector and is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20 October 2017. The selected contractors will have a contract duration of four years for most lots and five years for Lot 8, with delivery locations across various regions, including the UK and Overseas Territories. Eligible suppliers must be registered on the Department for Education's Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers by 1 April 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may find a competitive advantage in this framework. Companies that can provide innovative training solutions and possess experience in delivering apprenticeships for military personnel will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time Limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: null Read: null 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.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac26759d-cee7-46b2-b6fd-2d72d56878d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce57cd1c-3b43-4b86-a577-1fe6af3e6a89
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
13 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 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
MOD
Contact Name
Mr Adrian Cooper
Contact Email
adrian.cooper749@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441264381974

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

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