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title: "PROVISION OF UKFAA MAA"
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# PROVISION OF UKFAA MAA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-607d93af-e23a-4a04-b097-728e7427be28

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of professional accreditation of flying training and related courses has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, Scotland. This project falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £429,027. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which is classified as below threshold, concluding the tender period on 14th August 2020. The contract commenced on 6th September 2020 and is set to expire on 31st August 2024, providing a comprehensive timeframe for service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in educational services and training, particularly those accredited in aviation and related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the framework's focus on inclusive procurement. With the contract actively awarded to the Open University Business School Ltd, there remains a valuable pathway for similar businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts for education and training services.

## Notice

THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION OF FLYING TRAINING AND RELATED COURSES.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bebcdeb-2fd2-49fb-a2b5-bf7e776e2d32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £429,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £429,027 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 16:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bebcdeb-2fd2-49fb-a2b5-bf7e776e2d32
- 16 Apr 2021 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bebcdeb-2fd2-49fb-a2b5-bf7e776e2d32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bebcdeb-2fd2-49fb-a2b5-bf7e776e2d32
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56da30a0-06cf-41c4-8a52-9e10289d350e
  contract documentation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.gov.uk

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