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title: "Engineering Technician Apprenticeships"
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# Engineering Technician Apprenticeships

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21cab8c5-9eb2-4c11-91c5-64f814d1f60c

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## Summary

FCDO Services has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Engineering Technician Apprenticeships, awarding the contract to Bedford College. This contract falls under the industry category of vocational training services (CPV 80530000) and is applicable to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted under the 'Other - Light Touch Regime' method, advanced to the award stage with the announcement made on 31st July 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2024 and will run until 31st December 2027, with a total value of £252,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vocational training and apprenticeship schemes, particularly those with experience in engineering education. Large-scale training providers like Bedford College, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses that specialise in apprenticeship programmes and have the infrastructure to support large vocational training projects can leverage such contracts to foster growth and expand their portfolios. The procurement method and the scale of the contracting authority, FCDO Services, make it an important opportunity in the public sector vocational training market.

## Notice

Provision of Engineering Technician Apprenticeships

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912ccbb7-f1ba-472c-b9cb-03954a8c48de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £252,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £252,000 |
| 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 | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEDFORD COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912ccbb7-f1ba-472c-b9cb-03954a8c48de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912ccbb7-f1ba-472c-b9cb-03954a8c48de
  1st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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