Planning

703902450-Driver Training Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

01 Jul 2022 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender titled "703902450-Driver Training Project" within the Defence services industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, following an Early Market Engagement Event held on 23 June 2022. Interested suppliers are invited to respond to a Request for Information (RFI) by completing a questionnaire due by 1200 hrs on 21 July 2022. The procurement will focus on services related to driving training, with responses aimed at enhancing how Defence communicates its needs to the industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training services, particularly those offering driving licence training and familiarisation with military vehicles. Companies of various sizes, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, especially if they have prior experience with UK Defence contracts. The information gathered will help the Ministry of Defence shape future procurement, potentially leading to enhanced avenues for service delivery and competitive participation in upcoming contracts.

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Notice Title

703902450-Driver Training Project

Notice Description

Following the Early Market Engagement Event which took place on 23 June 2022, the MOD is now inviting all interested suppliers to partake in a Request for Information (RFI).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This questionnaire has been drafted to help MOD understand, and potentially improve, the way in which Defence presents its requirements to Industry to encourage competition and ultimately drive best value for the Defence budget. The answers provided by Industry are intended to help MOD consider various commercial aspects as part of Early Market Engagement. Responses will not be used or assessed as part of any future procurement exercise for this requirement. Additionally, failure to submit a response in whole or part will not affect your ability to continue participation in this opportunity should it progress to market. If you can respond to the questions below, providing your views and insights, it would be very much appreciated. Instructions for completion and return Enter your response to each question in the response box, using Arial 11. The box will expand as appropriate, but it would be useful if you could keep each of your responses to no more than a 500 words per question. Once completed please save as a PDF file and return to ArmyComrcl-LWC-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk Completed questionnaires should be returned by no later than 1200 hrs on 21 July 2022. Along with your completed response you are invited to provide any marketing material that would help MOD understand more about your organisation and the market you operate in. No commercially sensitive information should be provided. Aim The aim of this short paper is to test potential market reaction and provide sufficient information for Industry to help us to frame how we might provide such services in the future. QUESTION 1 - ORGANISATION Please provide your company or organisation name and the address of its Registered Office (if applicable). RESPONSE QUESTION 2 - ORGANISATION Please provide the name, title, telephone number and email address for the person submitting this response on behalf of your company or organisation. RESPONSE QUESTION 3 - ORGANISATION Please describe your company or organisation to include whether you are a Global, National or SME, your key markets and whether you are currently, or have been, a supplier to either UK or Overseas Defence. RESPONSE QUESTION 4 - SCOPE OF BUSINESS Please advise of any other Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes (not listed in the PIN) which relate to your scope of business or that you think would be applicable to this requirement? RESPONSE QUESTION 5 - MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS a. Is the MOD requirement for DTP attractive to Industry? b. What outline steps can MOD undertake to make such a requirement more attractive to industry? RESPONSE QUESTION 6 - SCALABILITY, FLEXIBILITY AND FUTURE PROOFING a. How could scalability, flexibility and agility be best built into the contract to allow for changes in demand, both in terms of volume of training (e.g. annual variation in number and type of students requiring training) and support to be delivered and/or changes to capability? b. What would help Industry to mitigate technical, operational and financial risk in the delivery of the training output and the support services? RESPONSE QUESTION 7 - OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMEs How can MOD and Industry promote wider SME involvement in DTP? RESPONSE QUESTION 8 - PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESS From your previous experience, are there any areas of the bid process that could be altered to encourage you to participate in the procurement? RESPONSE QUESTION 9 - EXPERIENCE a. What experience do you have in delivering civilian driving licence training? b. Which licence categories? RESPONSE QUESTION 10 - EXPERIENCE What experience do you have in delivering familiarisation training on Military vehicles listed at Annex A? RESPONSE QUESTION 11 - DURATION a. What contract length would you propose for this type of work and why? b. What factors would influence the contract length you have proposed? RESPONSE QUESTION 12 - CONTRACT MODEL a. What contract model would you propose for th

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034cd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017970-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

22454000 - Driving licences

75220000 - Defence 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 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Deborah Orchard
Contact Email
armycomrcl-lwc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
BA12 0DJ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Warminster North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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