Tender

The Provision Of A Part Time Distance Learning BEng Foundation Degree For Non Commissioned Officer Engineers Within The Royal Air Force

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C

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01 Oct 2017 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in High Wycombe, is seeking to procure a part-time distance learning BEng Foundation Degree for Non-Commissioned Officer Engineers within the Royal Air Force. This project falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the tender stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2023, with an initial anticipated intake date in February 2018. The tender submission deadline is on 30th October 2017, after which two additional option periods may follow, allowing for further intakes through to March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those specialising in online learning and engineering programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this an appealing competition, as the Ministry of Defence has indicated suitability for such entities. Companies that can offer innovative, flexible learning solutions to support the development of military personnel would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market position within the defence education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision Of A Part Time Distance Learning BEng Foundation Degree For Non Commissioned Officer Engineers Within The Royal Air Force

Notice Description

To develop and maintain a Foundation Degree for Non Commissioned Officer Engineers. To deliver a part time online virtual learning environment Level 5 Foundation Degree in various engineering disciplines related to Royal Air Force Engineering trade groups. Each course shall run for 2 years and shall provide online access for 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The requirement is to run for over 5 years with 2 Option periods. The anticipated commencement date for the first intake is February 2018 with course completion of the final intake in March 2023.The course shall have 2 cohorts during years 1 to 3 and 1 cohort in year 4. There are 2 option periods (with 2 intakes per year), with the first intake anticipated to commence September 2021and the final intake completing March 2025. 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-High Wycombe: Education and training services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9e4f9de-6241-4198-a012-a108ce029a65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd707fc-248f-49d1-abe0-2e446f5683ff
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
1 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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