Tender

External inspections of MOD Schools and Settings

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

29 Apr 2024 at 10:32

Tender

25 Mar 2024 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking external inspection services for Defence Children Services schools and settings in 10 countries overseas. The procurement process is at the "Tender" stage. The title of the tender is "External inspections of MOD Schools and Settings". The industry category is "Administrative educational services". Key dates include the end of the tender period on April 26, 2024, and the invitation date for the second stage on May 6, 2024. The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is the buying organisation.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses providing educational services or professional inspection services to compete. Companies approved by the Department for Education to inspect overseas schools under the BSO Scheme would be well-suited to participate. The contract involves scheduled inspections of schools and settings in various overseas locations such as Brunei, the Falkland Islands, and Germany. The procurement method is "Selective" with a "Restricted procedure". Successful applicants will progress to the tender stage, with a contract value of £750,000 in GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External inspections of MOD Schools and Settings

Notice Description

To undertake external inspections of Defence Children Services (DCS) schools and settings in 10 countries overseas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the short description at II.1.4 of this notice, for the full detailed requirement please see Annex A to Schedule 2 Statement of Requirements.

Options: An additional 4 options to extend the contract beyond the initial 2 year term. Each option is 2 years in length.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044cb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013715-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Aslak Butler
Contact Email
aslak.butler130@mod.gov.uk, tom.shields102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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