Tender

Air Experience Flights

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Oct 2021 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of Air Experience Flights at RAF Halton, with a focus on enhancing the capabilities of Service-personnel Awaiting Trade/Phase 2 Training (SATT). The procurement, categorised under flying-school services, is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 29th November 2021. The total budget for this project is approximately £89,800, and the contract period will commence from 31st January 2022 and extend until 31st January 2025, with services to be delivered primarily in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This project represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector contracting. Businesses experienced in providing aviation services or training programmes would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with a proven track record in delivering similar services within the Defence sector. The framework established allows for growth in supplier capabilities that support military training initiatives while opening avenues for innovative service delivery in the context of air experience flights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Experience Flights

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the provision of air experience flights at RAF Halton. This is to enable Service-personnel Awaiting Trade/Phase 2 Training (SATT) to complete Air Experience Flights (AEFs.) This will give them the opportunity to fly, develop their Air-Mindedness and challenge their physical and mental resilience. To register your interest, please complete the SAQ and ITT, Via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1f7b8ee-b48a-4174-8f5f-959a8f724528
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594c2edc-8a0b-41e6-bf29-f203328bd143
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

80412000 - Flying-school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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