Award

The Provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths and Science Training for International Students.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Aug 2024 at 13:57

Tender

05 May 2023 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths, and Science Training for International Students. This four-year framework, signed on 30th July 2024, is designated under the industry category of Adult and Other Education Services (CPV 80400000). The contract, valued at £4,088,000, will be conducted at RAF Cosford in Wolverhampton (UKG39). The procurement was executed through a restricted procedure, involving a selective approach where interested suppliers needed to meet specific pre-qualification criteria before being invited to tender. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with Telford College being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, especially those experienced in delivering specialised and general language training. SMEs, like Telford College, which possess the capabilities to provide comprehensive educational programmes tailored to international students, are well-positioned to compete. The structured framework agreement ensures long-term engagement and stable work volumes, making it an attractive prospect for businesses seeking consistent revenue streams over a multi-year period. Such opportunities are ideal for educational institutions, training centres, and language schools looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths and Science Training for International Students.

Notice Description

The Authority has put in place a four year framework for the Provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths and Science Training for International Students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths and Science Training for International Students.

Renewal: Contract may be subject to renewal in 2025-2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c6e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026170-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,088,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,088,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,088,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract may be subject to renewal in 2025-2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE,

Contact Name
Karen Wiley
Contact Email
karen.wiley895@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELFORD COLLEGE

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