--- title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and to the Defence Medical Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2018-11-22" --- # Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and to the Defence Medical Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c921ec3-486e-4ba9-ba19-fa61093d2202.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the "Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and to the Defence Medical Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in the UK. Currently in the active tender stage, the process will remain open until 18 December 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 August 2019 and extend for five years, concluding on 31 July 2024. The procurement is being conducted via a selective method, known as the restricted procedure, which requires suppliers to be registered on the DfE Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers by the aforementioned start date. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those preparing to support military personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are eligible and registered on the DfE register will find this a suitable competition. The contract will involve the delivery of apprenticeship qualifications during soldiers' Phase 2 Trade Training and into their service, paving the way for significant collaboration with the army and defence sectors. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to select Contractors to deliver part of, or all the Apprenticeship qualifications covered by LOT 1 and 2. Contract duration will be 5 years, from 01 Aug 2019 for both lots, (subject to continued provision of Apprenticeship Levy or ESFA funding) The methodology and location for delivery of each apprenticeship varies according to the requirements of each Arm or Service. In general, delivery commences during a soldiers Phase 2 Trade Training, and continues into their service in the Field Army. Only suppliers registered on the DfE Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers are eligible to deliver these requirements. Suppliers considering tendering must be listed on the DfE Register by 01 Aug 19 when delivery of the contracts for these Lots commences. 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-Andover: Education and training services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebf8ed4-ce19-4247-a4eb-846a5cdfce34 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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, C&C, OTHER | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2018 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebf8ed4-ce19-4247-a4eb-846a5cdfce34 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ebf8ed4-ce19-4247-a4eb-846a5cdfce34 22nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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