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title: "OAS Phase 2 Apprentice Training Provision at UKAEA Culham Science Centre"
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# OAS Phase 2 Apprentice Training Provision at UKAEA Culham Science Centre

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd3dfbc-ad4a-4dd1-8674-4da6be565a88

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is initiating a tender titled "OAS Phase 2 Apprentice Training Provision at UKAEA Culham Science Centre," aimed at establishing a centre of excellence for training engineering apprentices. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Abingdon, England. The tender is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for 20 March 2018. The process is being conducted through a selective procurement method with competitive negotiation above the threshold, with the contract period commencing on 31 August 2018 and extending until 31 August 2028.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational and training services, especially those with expertise in engineering apprenticeship programmes. Businesses that can deliver high-quality training and resources to develop skilled technicians will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to address the skills gap in Oxfordshire and surrounding areas. Collaborating in this initiative could facilitate growth by tapping into the high-demand engineering sector, fostering partnerships, and contributing to a workforce equipped for future challenges.

## Notice

UKAEA are looking to collaborate with a partner organisation to establish a centre of excellence for training engineering apprentices at intermediate advanced and higher levels. The collaborative approach will be achieved by a governance structure, including a steering group comprising of a Training Provider employees, UKAEA and STFC employees. The training centre, OAS, will build upon the success of award-winning, established training schemes at UKAEA and the Science and Technology Facilitites Councils (STFC), who rely on a supply of highly qualified engineers to meet their business needs within the high-growth engineering sector. OAS aim is to deliver hgih quality apprenticeships to produce highly qualified, work ready and relevantly skilled technicians at a scale that will address the skills gap in Oxfordshire and the surrounding area For more details refer to OJEU Notice 2018/S 037-080827 link below http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:80827-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0&tabId=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae6b77d-c36d-4c6b-be69-e9965d385e45 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae6b77d-c36d-4c6b-be69-e9965d385e45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae6b77d-c36d-4c6b-be69-e9965d385e45
  5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:80827-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0&tabId=1
  OJEU Notice

## Provenance

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