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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Jul 2024 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 5-year contract to the University of Wales Trinity St David for the provision of a block release degree course in Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives. The procurement method was limited and negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contracting process aimed to provide a course for Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) employees from August 2024 to July 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in adult-education services at the university level. The procurement is at the award stage, with the University of Wales Trinity St David as the contracted supplier. Businesses offering similar services or training programs in the defence industry may find this tender process relevant for exploring collaboration and growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Open Standard

Notice Description

Provision of block release degree course in Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to award a 5-year contract to the University of Wales Trinity St David ("UWTSD") for the provision of a block release Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives degree course from August 2024 until July 2029 for Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) employees. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319), this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons and that the service comes under a Light Touch Regime category listed in Schedule 3. DE&S have been sending apprentices to UWTSD on the OME degree course for the last 5 years and is aiming to award a new 5-year contract for DE&S apprentice to continue or start their studies. The course is funded, in the main, by the Apprenticeship Levy, which UWTSD's course is the only Level 6 course of its type, to qualify for this funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047bc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020846-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Anthony Gulliver
Contact Email
anthony.gulliver103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID

Further Information

Notice URLs

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