--- title: "Provision of Lifting Equipment Safety Management System Operators and Managers Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2019-10-16" --- # Provision of Lifting Equipment Safety Management System Operators and Managers Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-14bda5fe-1d6f-4bc1-aa7c-532798747d5b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking providers for "Provision of Lifting Equipment Safety Management System Operators and Managers Training." This training, classified under safety training services (CPV code 80550000), is essential for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) to maintain proficiency with the Lifting Equipment Safety Management System (LESMS) database across its platforms. The contract, valued at £117,000, is currently in the award stage and the award was published on 16 October 2019. The training will take place at the IMES training facility in Portsmouth, with the contract period extending from 31 October 2019 to 30 October 2024. The procurement method used for this contract is a single-source tender, indicating an exclusive intention to award the contract to IMES International, who holds proprietary rights to the training material. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training and support services, particularly those with expertise in managing compliance with safety systems within the defence industry. While the opportunity is not broadly advertised, it highlights a targeted approach, favouring suppliers who can deliver bespoke training solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, especially those that can align their offerings with the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence and demonstrate relevant expertise in training management systems. ## Notice Voluntary Transparency Notice Only The RFA are required to train Executive Officers and Deck Senior Rates in the operation of the Lifting Equipment Safety Management System (LESMS) database which is in use on all RFA platforms. The RFA utilise the IMES training facility in Portsmouth to deliver this training which is not currently available through the Ministry of Defence (MOD) or any other commercial supplier. The intention is to award the contract to IMES International as the LESMS system and associated training is proprietary to IMES International. This is not an advertised opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055b3b27-e70c-45e9-b0b6-ff03cec56a24 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Other - Single Source | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Oct 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £117,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £117,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IMES INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2019 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055b3b27-e70c-45e9-b0b6-ff03cec56a24 - 16 Oct 2019 at 08:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d69ced-95cf-45cf-a0ec-a7bf33a3ffdf - 26 Sep 2019 at 09:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d69ced-95cf-45cf-a0ec-a7bf33a3ffdf - 25 Sep 2019 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d69ced-95cf-45cf-a0ec-a7bf33a3ffdf - 25 Sep 2019 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d69ced-95cf-45cf-a0ec-a7bf33a3ffdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055b3b27-e70c-45e9-b0b6-ff03cec56a24 16th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d69ced-95cf-45cf-a0ec-a7bf33a3ffdf 16th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dd2ac64-fa13-4209-8053-574055407ea4 Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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