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title: "Engineering Training Framework"
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# Engineering Training Framework

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, DE&S MAT STRAT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c83e96f-e199-4af0-8c5e-91ac39a7aa97

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence, specifically the DE&S Mat Strat, seeking expressions of interest for an "Engineering Training Framework" to fulfil its engineering training requirements across various locations in the United Kingdom. This framework is categorised under education and training services and is expected to be in effect from 1st September 2020 until 31st August 2024. The tender was divided into eight lots and has a total contract value of £218,132 per year. Key dates include the initial expression of interest deadline of 5th June 2020 and the reopening date of 1st February 2021, with the procurement method classified under 'Other - PCR 2015 Contract Award Notice'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those offering qualifications such as BEng (Hons), MEng (Hons), HNC, ONC, and Foundation Degrees. Companies that specialise in engineering training services, especially those capable of meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Defence, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The framework model allows for a longer-term engagement, which can be advantageous for businesses looking to establish a sustained partnership in delivering training services.

## Notice

Expressions of Interest are invited for financial year 20/21 closing on 5th June 2020, reopening on 01st February 2021 for Organisations to be added to a framework to meet DE&S requirement for engineering training in various UK locations. The framework has been split into 8 lots, awarding qualifications to various levels. These include but are not limited to BEng (Hons), MEng (Hons), HNC (Higher National Certificate), ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) and Foundation Degree. We envisage a 4-year Framework Agreement. The Engineering Function are allocated PS3m per year for Engineering Training on a Limit of Liability basis. Cyber Security Reference: RAR-2B324YFW Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Education and training services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2b9aef-842f-4458-a36b-e44ca9ed7631 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - PCR 2015 Contract Award Notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,132 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,132 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, DE&S MAT STRAT |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH; TECOL; THE OPEN UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2b9aef-842f-4458-a36b-e44ca9ed7631

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2b9aef-842f-4458-a36b-e44ca9ed7631
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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