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title: "Lifting Equipment Safety Management Systems (LESMS) Operators and Managers Course"
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# Lifting Equipment Safety Management Systems (LESMS) Operators and Managers Course

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40896162-a3e7-4013-8a48-e5ccc3b85664

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the provision of a "Lifting Equipment Safety Management Systems (LESMS) Operators and Managers Course." This falls under the industry category of specialist training services (CPV: 80510000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 20 January 2025, following the contract award date of 19 January 2025. The contract, valued at £128,600, will run from 12 January 2025 to 31 December 2029 under a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety management systems and training services. SMEs, particularly those with relevant expertise in lifting equipment safety management, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The successful supplier, IMES International Ltd, secured the contract, indicating that niche, specialised knowledge combined with a robust delivery framework can enhance the chances of winning similar tenders. Businesses in the South East region, or those with the capability to operate there, will find this particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Award of contract for Lifting Equipment Safety Management Systems (LESMS) Operators and Managers Course

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebca9ddb-a1f8-4934-af3c-a331a4925dc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,600 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 21:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebca9ddb-a1f8-4934-af3c-a331a4925dc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebca9ddb-a1f8-4934-af3c-a331a4925dc5
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef7522f7-efa2-4d38-8af6-b1a481a29373
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