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Provision of Foreign Language Training

THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Medical Services has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Foreign Language Training" aimed at supporting the Ministry of Defence and potentially other Government Departments in the UK. The contract, valued at £8,913,468.15, was awarded to CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD and covers the provision of language training services at various locations. This selective procurement method was executed under a framework agreement, with the contract period running from December 2, 2020, to November 30, 2022. The tender period concluded on November 3, 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in language training services, particularly SMEs. With the UK Government's commitment to excellence in language training, businesses that can offer innovative and effective language training solutions will find potential for growth. Companies with experience in delivering tailored language courses and those capable of catering to UK-sponsored military personnel and civilian officials would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Foreign Language Training

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFP is to provide a range of language training services on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and, potentially, other Government Departments (OGDs) in a variety of locations in order to support HM Government's commitment to excellence in language training whilst providing value for money. This ENABLING CONTRACT shall allow Knowledgepool and OGDs to call upon the services of (the Supplier) to deliver Foreign Language training (FLT) to UK-sponsored military personnel and civilian officials. Awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b903ea96-30c3-4cbf-976c-37fe1a3b5290
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e68fbd-26e2-4280-9fce-2c67a2518bea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,913,468 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,913,468 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 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
THE DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

LANGUAGE SERVICES DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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