Tender

The provision of pilot cadet training.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Oct 2022 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the provision of pilot cadet training services. The tender, titled "The provision of pilot cadet training," falls under the industry category of Training and simulation in aircraft, missiles and spacecrafts. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £1,900,000. The tender involves a single lot offering and has an open procurement method. The procurement covers a 4-year period and is located at RAF High Wycombe in United Kingdom. The deadline for tender submission is on 14th November 2022, and the award period starts on 16th November 2022.

This tender opportunity by the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses in the aviation training sector to provide pilot cadet training services to the RAF Air Cadets. Companies well-versed in delivering ground instruction and flying training in Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft to cadets aged 16 to 19 will find this opportunity suitable. The Ministry emphasises a corporate spirit and team ethos among participants, making it ideal for service providers with a focus on holistic aviation training and student development.

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Notice Title

The provision of pilot cadet training.

Notice Description

The Air Cadet Pilot Scholarship Scheme (ACPS) provides short residential courses of ground instruction and flying training in Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft. The scheme is open to members of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), which comprises community cadets (Community Air Training Corps Squadrons) and Combined Cadet Force (RAF), aged 16 to 19 years of age (inclusive). ACPS instruction will be delivered at the Contractor's / Service Provider's (SP's) premises. The aim is to safely provide SEP flying training to Solo Flying Standard for selected Air Cadets in pursuit of the primary objective of the RAFAC. The principal aim is to achieve a solo flying standard which results in either a successful solo flight (if a Class 2 CAA Medical is held) or a 'Ghosted' solo flight (if medical or other restrictions prevent). Courses to include 12 hours flying instruction, ground schooling, 13 nights' accommodation and meals for a maximum of 150 students per year. It is essential that each student should finish training with a renewed enthusiasm for aviation. The staff of a SP should aim to enhance a student's keenness, particularly on those occasions when the weather is poor, by keeping them usefully, productively and appropriately occupied. Additionally, it is important for the students to develop a corporate spirit, a sense of being part of a team, as much as a feeling of personal achievement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the Statement of Requirement

Renewal: Intention to re-tender the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0376c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029346-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 Months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.whittle105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTERS ASH
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

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