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title: "AIR CADET PILOT SCHOLARSHIP (ACPS)"
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# AIR CADET PILOT SCHOLARSHIP (ACPS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8640486c-2c10-4061-ace0-83ddc26d0fd4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the 'AIR CADET PILOT SCHOLARSHIP (ACPS)', which involves providing pilot cadet training and accommodation. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a value of GBP 1,900,000. The tender period ends on November 16, 2022, and the contract period starts on April 1, 2023. This opportunity falls under the 'Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts' category. Potential suppliers need to be prepared to deliver services to students across various locations, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender, published by the Ministry of Defence, presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in the provision of pilot training services for Air Cadets. Businesses in the aviation training and education sector would be well-suited to compete in this contracting process. The focus is on delivering flying instruction, ground schooling, and accommodation for up to 150 students annually, aiming to foster enthusiasm for aviation and a strong sense of teamwork among cadets. This tender could contribute to business growth for providers in the aerospace training industry.

## Notice

Opportunity for the provision of pilot cadet training, including ground school and accommodation. The Air Cadet Pilot Scholarship Scheme (ACPS) provides short residential courses of ground instruction and flying training in Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft. The scheme is open to members of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), which comprises community cadets (Community Air Training Corps Squadrons) and Combined Cadet Force (RAF), aged 16 to 19 years of age (inclusive). ACPS instruction will be delivered at the Contractor's / Service Provider's (SP's) premises. The aim is to safely provide SEP flying training to Solo Flying Standard for selected Air Cadets in pursuit of the primary objective of the RAFAC. The principal aim is to achieve a solo flying standard which results in either a successful solo flight (if a Class 2 CAA Medical is held) or a 'Ghosted' solo flight (if medical or other restrictions prevent). Courses to include 12 hours flying instruction, ground schooling, 13 nights' accommodation and meals for a maximum of 150 students per year. It is essential that each student should finish training with a renewed enthusiasm for aviation. The staff of a SP should aim to enhance a student's keenness, particularly on those occasions when the weather is poor, by keeping them usefully, productively and appropriately occupied. Additionally, it is important for the students to develop a corporate spirit, a sense of being part of a team, as much as a feeling of personal achievement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b7981-ab0b-467e-8a93-c76ea027bfd1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | WALTERS ASH |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2022 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b7981-ab0b-467e-8a93-c76ea027bfd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b7981-ab0b-467e-8a93-c76ea027bfd1
  18th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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