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title: "701577429 - CN - RFA Bespoke Safety Training Courses"
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# 701577429 - CN - RFA Bespoke Safety Training Courses

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-979ae3a6-7e04-4307-a67e-2d3e02befcc3

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## Summary

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), part of the Ministry of Defence, has completed a procurement process for bespoke safety training courses, valued at £350,000. This procurement falls under the safety training services category and was conducted via an open procedure above threshold. The contract period is set to commence from 1st June 2022 and extend until 1st July 2027. The training services are primarily required for enhancing the skills of senior and junior managers, along with onboard Health and Safety Representatives within a maritime environment. The procurement has been officially awarded as of 9th May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the training and safety sector, particularly those specialising in maritime safety or regulatory compliance training. Companies with expertise in developing and delivering bespoke training programmes tailored for the maritime industry would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders could support business growth and enhance capabilities in response to increasing safety regulations within the industry.

## Notice

RFA BESPOKE SAFETY TRAINING COURSES - The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Service, Senior Manager Safety Awareness (SMSA) and Junior Manager Safety Awareness (JMSA) training courses are required to enable senior and junior managers, along with RFA on board Health and Safety Representatives to develop their existing skills and understand the principles, regulation and application of Health and Safety in a maritime environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fdc74f-e81d-4cc1-8a6b-80ee1d66cf62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ODYSSEY TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fdc74f-e81d-4cc1-8a6b-80ee1d66cf62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33fdc74f-e81d-4cc1-8a6b-80ee1d66cf62
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7df5cb88-cfab-43ac-a94c-f499accd0a90
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