Award

Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 07:35

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 10:39

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 10:24

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 08:02

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 07:53

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 07:40

Planning

02 Oct 2024 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision" and the "Provision of HNC Level 4 Marine Engineering Course." These contracts, awarded to Bridgwater and Taunton College, fall under the industry category of Education and training services. These services aim to enrol a maximum of 30 students per year, within the UK region, with key dates including contracts signed on 7th April 2025 and 11th April 2025, respectively. Both procurements were conducted through an open procedure.

These contracts present significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality technical education. Bridgwater and Taunton College, a large-scale supplier, is expected to provide both classroom-based and on-the-job training, enhancing apprentices' qualifications and employability. Companies with expertise in managing apprenticeships and possessing appropriate training facilities are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, thereby contributing to workforce development and skills enhancement in the engineering sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision

Notice Description

To allow the SDA to enrol a maximum of 30 students per year (three cohorts) against the ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree), as recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfATE) This also includes the application of an End-Point Assessment Plan (EPA). The Occupational Skills Training (OST) will also be integrated into the course content as a higher education addition. Apprentice costs will be covered by the Government Apprentice Levy, and the Authority will only make payment against the Occupational Skills Training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To allow the SDA to enrol a maximum of 30 students per year (three cohorts) against the ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree), as recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfATE) This also includes the application of an End-Point Assessment Plan (EPA). The Occupational Skills Training (OST) will also be integrated into the course content as a higher education addition. Apprentice costs will be covered by the Government Apprentice Levy, and the Authority will only make payment against the Occupational Skills Training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015119-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,491,768 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Apr 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Katie Thomas
Contact Email
katie.thomas150@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

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