--- title: "Advanced Engineering Apprentice Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2016-12-09" --- # Advanced Engineering Apprentice Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f0ce9de-9f11-4f3d-a88c-d164842428c9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor for the Advanced Engineering Apprentice Training programme, which involves training up to 90 apprentices annually at DE&S HQ Abbey Wood in Bristol and 15 at MOD Devonport, to attain qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Technical Support. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period closing on 13th January 2017. The contract is valued at £4.5 million and will commence on 31st March 2017, with a completion date set for 31st August 2024. The procurement method is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, and it falls under the category of technical training services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vocational and academic training services, particularly those familiar with apprenticeship frameworks and government funding mechanisms. Companies that are registered with the Skills Funding Agency and can deliver training within a reasonable distance of Bristol and Devonport are encouraged to participate. The contract includes provisions for personal development training and offers potential for additional tasking, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can adapt to the requirements of the MOD. ## Notice The Advanced Engineering Management Apprenticeship Scheme exists to train apprentices over a three year period involving the attainment of a qualification typical of a NVQ Level 3 Engineering Technical Support. The intention for Advanced level Apprentices is to recruit up to 90 apprentices per annum to be based at DE&S HQ Abbey Wood and 15 to be based at MOD Devonport with the final intake finishing in 2022. There is also an option for further intakes in 2020 and 2021 which will complete in 2023 and 2024. The Apprentices shall be fixed term employees of the MOD. A contractor is required to provide a service to deliver academic and vocational training (see below for qualifications), to support and contribute toward the management of Apprentices throughout their three years of training. Key services will include the Contractor's expert verification and moderation of apprentices training efforts and achievements. This will include but not be limited to formally verifying individual Apprentice learning logs, conducting NVQ assessments, monitoring progress and providing guidance. Phase 1 (Academic Year 1) - The completion of NVQ Level 2 - Performing Engineering Operations; Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics, English, and ICT; BTEC National Diploma ND Engineering (Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical biased as agreed with the Authority). For those Apprentices based in Devonport there is also a requirement for City & Guilds Principals of Ship Building. Phase 2 (Academic Year 2 and 3) - Key Skills Level 3 in Working with Others, and Improving Own Learning; BTEC Higher National Certificate HNC Engineering (Mechatronics, electrical or mechanical biased as agreed with the Authority); NVQ Level 3 Engineering Technical Support Training and tuition for the above qualification must take place within a reasonable travelling distance of MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol, and HMNB Devonport. The Contractor is to deal with all administration associated with the drawdown of any Government subsidies such as the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) funding and/or work with the Authority in the transfer to any new funding/student loan arrangements that may be imposed by future government regulations or legislation. It is not yet known how the SFA shall be applied. Potential tenderers must be registered with the Skills Funding Agency. Other elements of the requirement include: A costed option provision of a personal development training course (previously delivered in the form of an outdoor activity week). An element will be included for Ad Hoc Tasking to cover any additional modules, additional workshop time or additional tasks as required by the Authority's Project Manager. Companies from outside the Bristol area should also give thought to how they would deliver the services required at the locations described above. All criteria are listed within the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached which must be completed as part Additional information: Attached DRAFT Invitation to Tender documents associated with Defence Contracts Bulletin Contract Notice DTEC/229, in accordance with PCR2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414b6ee0-6474-474c-9a86-3f18f3dcaace | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80531200 - Technical training services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2016 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414b6ee0-6474-474c-9a86-3f18f3dcaace ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414b6ee0-6474-474c-9a86-3f18f3dcaace 9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1d4aaab-abaf-48ba-91e7-21570e877195 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e945e4c6-1935-4e37-b2d5-7b0cd3b7c8bb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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