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title: "707262450 - CCCT/777 - Quality Development Scheme Accreditation"
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# 707262450 - CCCT/777 - Quality Development Scheme Accreditation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ccd1ce4-af9a-4ce3-96da-0083bf0abe8c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "707262450 - CCCT/777 - Quality Development Scheme Accreditation" in the services industry category. The tender involves gaining external validation for the Quality Development Scheme (QDS) modules and processes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £37,000. The tender deadline for submissions is on April 11, 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on April 25, 2023, and end on April 23, 2027. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation responsible for this procurement.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses involved in system quality assurance assessment and review services to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply as the suitability assessment indicates preference towards SMEs. Interested parties must express their interest through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). This procurement process aims to provide formal recognition and independently assure the QDS modules, benefiting approximately 100 candidates annually. Businesses looking to enhance their credibility and quality recognition in this sector would find this tender suitable for expanding their operations.

## Notice

The requirement is to gain external validation for the Quality Development Scheme (QDS) modules and processes, from a recognized, trusted global brand that are an awarding body of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), that will provide a mark of learning quality and credibility against an established standard for development interventions. This will provide a formal recognition and independently assure the QDS modules and approximately 100 candidates annually. Further information can be found within the ITT. A Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is also being issued alongside this Contract Notice. These documents can be accessed via the direct Opportunity Listing link attached: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55990 If you are interested in participating in this competition, expressions of interest must be made through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3068d-b82f-4c73-8cbb-19d08f34af85 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3068d-b82f-4c73-8cbb-19d08f34af85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c3068d-b82f-4c73-8cbb-19d08f34af85
  23rd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/61843016018709B8FF03
  DSP Opportunity Listing Link

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55990
- https://des.mod.uk/

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