--- title: "DE&S - APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner Training Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2017-09-13" --- # DE&S - APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner Training Provider Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4adf7736-55fb-4109-a0b5-754eaad06757.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking a contractor for the "DE&S - APMG Project Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner Training Provider" contract. This procurement falls under the training services category and is based in Bristol, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period ends on 18 September 2017, with a contract period starting from 2 October 2017 to 31 March 2018. The estimated contract value is £240,000, with a minimum value of £120,000. This open procedure aims to provide APMG accredited training courses, with the contractor expected to deliver up to ten training events annually at designated venues, primarily within a five-mile radius of MOD Abbey Wood. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in delivering accredited programmes. Businesses engaged in educational services, particularly in project planning and control training, will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and establish long-term relationships with a key government department. ## Notice Following the DE&S Transformation Programme and the standing up of the Project Controls function, it has been recognised that there is a need to provide APMG accredited training and qualifications aligned to the specific needs of the Project Controls function. The APMG "Project Planning & Control" Foundation and Practitioner training course meets this requirement and an accredited APMG training provider of is therefore sought. The Contractor will deliver a maximum of 10 classroom based training events per financial year - specific dates to be agreed by the Authority. The Contractor will make provision for up to 18 students per class. The Contractor will deliver the Foundation and Practitioner training courses together over 5 days (including exams) in accordance with the APMG International PPC course structure and curriculum. The Authority will provide a classroom environment at either MOD Abbey Wood or within a 5-mile radius for the delivery of the training course however, the Contractor may be asked to source a venue within 5 miles of MOD Abbey Wood should facilities be unavailable. The Authority will inform the Contractor whether or not provision of venue is required on a course-by-course basis. It may be necessary to carry out courses at other UK locations although this will be rare and subject to demand; the majority will be Bristol based. The Contractor will provide all learning materials and pre-course reading and be responsible for all liaison with APMG to manage the examination entry of individuals, paper marking and exam results. For the Foundation examination, the Contractor is responsible for all liaison with APMG to manage the entry of individuals for the exam. They shall provide facilitation of the examination and provision of paper marking and distribution of examination results to individuals. A copy of examination results will be provided to a nominated point of contact within Project Controls Corporate. For the Practitioner examination, the Contractor is responsible for all liaison with APMG to manage the entry of individuals for the exam. They shall provide facilitation of the examination and manage the collection and submission to APMG for paper marking. On receipt of the examination results, the Contractor shall manage the distribution of examination results to individuals. A copy of examination results will be provided to a nominated point of contact within Project Controls Corporate. Further detail is provided in the Tender documents attached to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a273a-8aa8-4a65-9562-ef53040e99fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2017 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a273a-8aa8-4a65-9562-ef53040e99fc - 13 Sep 2017 at 15:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a273a-8aa8-4a65-9562-ef53040e99fc - 14 Aug 2017 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a273a-8aa8-4a65-9562-ef53040e99fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a273a-8aa8-4a65-9562-ef53040e99fc 13th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cea9c08b-ce2e-426d-917a-7dcb929c062d DTEC-FUNC-331 Statement of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92e3e5fa-9fae-4c2b-a50c-ee7b0575b1c0 DTEC-FUNC-331 DEFFORM 28 Tender Return Label - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fce48dd6-eaee-495e-a0eb-20dd16df7c7d DTEC-FUNC-331 DRAFT Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/410afab0-6ac7-4dd5-a84f-bf1b56fe42aa DTEC-FUNC-331 DEFFORM 532B Personal Data Particulars - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d1780ed-a71e-41d3-8065-9e4d3c4cad4d DTEC-FUNC-331 DEFFORM 47 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e87dae37-793a-4f1e-b5ba-67e54a4cba9b DTEC-FUNC-331 Clarification Question and Answers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48fbe823-88e4-47d7-9ce3-d3c99b315d68 DTEC-FUNC-331 Clarification Question and Answers v2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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