Tender

Provision of English Language Training for special purposes (Technical) including General English Language Maths and Science Training for International Students

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

06 Mar 2024 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the provision of English language training services for international students. The tender involves a 4-year Framework Agreement for specialised technical training, with a total value of £40,880,000 GBP. The procurement method is a selective process, and interested suppliers must submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to be invited to tender. The deadline for submissions is April 5, 2024.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in the education and training sector, especially those offering language courses and training services. The buying authority, the Ministry of Defence, based in Wolverhampton, UK, is seeking suppliers who can meet the specific capacity and capability requirements outlined in the PQQ. The contract may offer renewal opportunities in 2025-2026, providing a long-term potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

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 a requirement to place a 4 year Framework Agreement for The Provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths and Science Training for International Students. Further information, including a Statement of Requirement (SOR), can be found in the procurement documentation linked to the opportunity advertised on the Defence Sourcing Portal at www.contracts.mod.uk It should be noted that the subject opportunity is a Framework Agreement due to the variable nature of the Authority's requirement. This notice is not a guarantee that a contract will be awarded nor is it a guarantee of work of any contract that may be placed as a result.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement to place a 4 year Framework Agreement for The Provision of English Language Training for Special Purposes (Technical), including General English Language, Maths and Science Training for International Students. Further information, including a Statement of Requirement (SOR), can be found in the procurement documentation linked to the opportunity advertised on the Defence Sourcing Portal at www.contracts.mod.uk Interested suppliers must express interest via submission of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). Only supplier's who meet the minimum levels of capacity and capability of the PQQ will be invited to tender. Further detail about the PQQ can be found in the guidance document linked to opportunity advertised on the Defence Sourcing Portal at www.contracts.mod.uk Additional information: It should be noted that the subject opportunity is a framework agreement due to the variable nature of the Authority's requirement. This notice is not a guarantee that a contract will be awarded nor is it a guarantee of work of any contract that may be placed as a result.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0445e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007145-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,880,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£4,088,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract may be subject to renewal in 2025-2026

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
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

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