Tender

PQQ - University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for a procurement titled "PQQ - University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD." This initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically focusing on higher education services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th November 2021. The total contract value is set at £2,260,000, and the contract will commence on 1st April 2022, lasting until 31st August 2026. Delivery is expected to cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in higher and adult education. Companies that can provide tailored training courses relevant to military personnel development will be particularly well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method indicates that suppliers will need to demonstrate their capability to meet the project's requirements effectively to progress to the next stage of the tender process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQQ - University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD

Notice Description

The University Short Course Programme (USCP) forms a part of a wider strategy of the Services to contribute to the education of its personnel. The USCP offers personnel the opportunity to study from a broader perspective, issues of current importance and interest to the military and be exposed to new and diverse ideas alongside developing research, analysis, reasoning and critical thinking skills, all within an academic environment and to encourage further study on an individual basis. It is the Authority's intention is to select the highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7b9ff8-3ecb-4e58-bd94-e8b860487cb5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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
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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