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(CSL TRANSPARENCY NOTICE) Provision of MOD Language Exam Board (MODLEB) Assessments

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence initiated a tender for the provision of the MOD Language Exam Board (MODLEB) assessments, aiming to deliver language examination services for personnel across over 50 languages. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was valued at £1,000,000. The contract period commenced on 20th May 2016 and concluded on 19th May 2018. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Capita Business Services Limited on 20th May 2016, following the tender period that ended on the same date.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education, training services, and linguistic assessments. Companies with expertise in language training and examination, as well as those capable of managing large-scale testing projects, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The established relationship with the Ministry of Defence and compliance with their standards would provide a competitive advantage for businesses aiming to grow within this sector.

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Notice Title

(CSL TRANSPARENCY NOTICE) Provision of MOD Language Exam Board (MODLEB) Assessments

Notice Description

Provision of MOD Language Examination Service to formally assess personnel nominated by MOD in speaking, reading, writing and translation skills in 50+ languages against specific target levels. Placed through the Civil Service Learning framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b71a5c55-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c12555b-4acd-4fe4-9a73-db666e3ab898
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2016 - 19 May 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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