Award

Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C

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Award

17 Mar 2021 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, specifically for the contract titled "Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry and is located in Wiltshire, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with key contract dates including an award signed on 16 February 2021, and an overall contract value of £2,875,000. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of providing skilled trainers across various business functions, including commercial logistics, safety, quality, and finance. Companies that can design, develop, and deliver training programs tailored to both classroom and virtual environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. The potential for contract extension beyond 2026 further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for providers looking to expand their service offerings within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement

Notice Description

The Business Skills College which forms part of the Technology and Business Faculty of the Defence Academy (DA) provides business skills training and education across five key functions: Commercial Logistics, Safety, Quality, P3M and Finance. The BSC provides 150 courses ranging from e-learning, awareness training through to MSc level education. A Prime Contractor is required to provide a cadre of "Associate Trainers," who will enhance the current BSC functional training portfolio to provide awareness to expert level training as and when demand for training dictates and/or on the basis of an annual rolling requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Business Skills College which forms part of the Technology and Business Faculty of the Defence Academy (DA) provides business skills training and education across five key functions: Commercial Logistics, Safety, Quality, P3M and Finance. The BSC provides 150 courses ranging from e-learning, awareness training through to MSc level education. A Prime Contractor is required to provide a cadre of "Associate Trainers," who will enhance the current BSC functional training portfolio to provide awareness to expert level training as and when demand for training dictates and/or on the basis of an annual rolling requirement. The Authority requires associate trainers to design, develop and deliver courses alongside BSC staff. The courses will range from e-learning, awareness through to expert level training (in both classroom or virtual based delivery environment). Associate trainers will be required to support Technology Enhanced Learning where applicable to the T&E Portfolio. Additional information: Suppliers are requested to advise as early as possible to the email address Andrew.hall453@mod.gov.uk if you will be participating in this tender. This is so arrangements can be made to get you access to AWARD(r) to upload your tender response.

Options: The Authority has the option to extend the Call Off duration of this Contract up to 31st March 2026. This may be extended on year by year approach or for the full two years. This is dependent on the Business Skills College assessing the Training and Education need from 1 April 2024. The Authority will determine taking forward this option 6 months prior to contract end date and if applicable 6 months prior to option year 1 end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029cb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005441-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,875,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C
Contact Name
Andrew Hall
Contact Email
andrew.hall453@mod.gov.uk, defcomrcl-cpp-ste-mgr@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179132548, +44 7584449184

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS

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