--- title: "Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and the provision of associated Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeships Team" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2018-06-18" --- # Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and the provision of associated Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeships Team Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9133742f-21e8-4095-942a-4c364f349705.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for the provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers in the British Army, as well as Business Support Services for the Army Apprenticeships Team. This procurement, classified under the Education and Training Services industry category, is currently in the Award stage with a total contract value of £53,433,000. The successful bidders will operate from multiple locations, including various territories and the UK. The contract will commence on 1st August 2018 and span a duration of four years for most lots, with one lot lasting five years, subject to funding availability. The tender period concluded on 5th June 2018. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses experienced in delivering apprenticeship training within the military context, especially those registered as providers with the Department for Education. Companies specialising in education and training services that meet the eligibility criteria and have a record of supporting governmental or military training initiatives could find significant potential for business growth. This project is designed to enhance the skills and qualifications of military personnel, creating avenues for sustained partnerships and service provision in the defence sector. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to select Contractors to deliver part of, or all of, the Apprenticeship qualifications covered by Lot #1 to Lot #7, and the Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Team in Lot #8. Contract duration for Lots 1 to 7 will be 4 years, and 5 years for Lot 8 (subject to continued provision of Apprenticeship Levy or ESFA funding). The methodology & location for delivery of each of Apprenticeship Lot varies according to the requirements of each Arm or Service. In general, delivery commences during a soldier's 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 the requirements of Lots 1 to 7 and suppliers must be listed on the DfE Register by 01 Apr 18 to commence transition to contract delivery for these Lots. 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/d87e2a0a-fd95-42fc-8daf-18b27efc7a98 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £53,433,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £53,433,000 | | 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, 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | ARMY CATERING TRAINING TRUST; BABCOCK SKILLS & LEARNING; ROYAL ARTILLERY CENTRE FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; THE COLLEGES PARTNERSHIP; TQ EDUCATION & TRAINING; WBL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2018 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e2a0a-fd95-42fc-8daf-18b27efc7a98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d87e2a0a-fd95-42fc-8daf-18b27efc7a98 18th June 2018 - Awarded contract 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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