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title: "The Type Airworthiness Desk Officers' Foundation Course (TADOFC)"
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# The Type Airworthiness Desk Officers' Foundation Course (TADOFC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cebc850-8135-491f-bb3b-f29480c0c1f8

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "The Type Airworthiness Desk Officers' Foundation Course (TADOFC)", was initiated by the Ministry of Defence to provide foundational skills and knowledge relevant to Type Airworthiness functions for Desk Officers within the DE&S Air Domain Operating Centres. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action, with a total contract value of £75,000. The tender period closed on 19 July 2019, and the contract commenced on 2 August 2019, set to conclude on 31 July 2020. The service will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, under the education and training services category.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for training and consultancy firms specialising in defence and aerospace training services to expand their portfolios. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in airworthiness training would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with public sector requirements in this field can help businesses grow by establishing partnerships and enhancing their credentials in a niche market.

## Notice

The requirement is to provide essential foundation skills and knowledge relevant to the Type Airworthiness function to Desk Officers across all of the DE&S Air Domain Operating Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177f4932-d2df-4f59-af76-33501ae4b377 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADING EDGE SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177f4932-d2df-4f59-af76-33501ae4b377

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177f4932-d2df-4f59-af76-33501ae4b377
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a738f350-1833-4a27-ad7d-d059568b4e79
  Ts&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db149131-47f0-413b-b0e5-22f9572f6672
  PO and Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a306884c-8e21-4e71-8605-22bfa550f597
  PO and Statement of Requirement

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