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title: "Training for International Centre for ENCs"
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buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
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# Training for International Centre for ENCs

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ca3546d-1434-4270-8cb5-4fe94bbe56f8

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office has initiated an open procedure for the procurement of specialist training services under the tender title "Training for International Centre for ENCs." This procurement process is aimed at delivering a wide range of training services, including introductory and advanced courses, for stakeholders of the IC-ENC worldwide. The key details of this tender include a total contract value of £1,750,000 GBP, with services to be delivered across multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently active, with the end date for submissions set for 19th November 2024, and the contract period running from 20th November 2024 until 18th November 2029.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in hydrography and electronic navigational charts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the procurement suitability requirements. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, allowing qualified businesses the chance to secure a substantial long-term contract with the UK Hydrographic Office, thus fostering potential business growth and expansion into international markets.

## Notice

IC-ENC have a wide Membership, and potentially other stakeholders, located throughout the world who require training to build their knowledge, skills and capacity needs for their Hydrographic Office. This includes a whole breadth of training from introductory courses such as seminars in raising Awareness in Hydrography to more technical based / advanced training such as production of S-101 Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257b9e08-3e12-4464-ba92-66fcc6d33470 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| 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 | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257b9e08-3e12-4464-ba92-66fcc6d33470

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257b9e08-3e12-4464-ba92-66fcc6d33470
  15th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Specialist-training-services./TYXWXD8E8X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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