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title: "ACT/04052 The provision of Manpower Assistance as Technical Instructor for DSAE"
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# ACT/04052 The provision of Manpower Assistance as Technical Instructor for DSAE

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad63ef8c-08c5-4dc4-9259-d2102ba750ab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is procuring manpower assistance as technical instructors for the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE). The contract has an updated value of £10,000,000, following a contract extension that will last until 31 March 2018. The procurement method used is classified as "Other," and the main industry category is "Driving-test services." Although the tender period ended on 1 March 2013, the award date was on 24 March 2013, indicating that the contract has already been established.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manpower services, particularly in instructor roles for aviation disciplines. Companies with capabilities in providing highly skilled personnel within the UK's driving-test services sector would find this contract suitable. As the procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), those with relevant experience and qualifications may benefit greatly from exploring potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with the primary supplier, MPI Aviation.

## Notice

This is a contract Extension until 31.03.2018 which will allow enough time for a new contract to be procured via the new CCS PSR Framework once it goes live. Contract Value uplift to 10,000,000.00 a difference of 5,567,709.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f744dc8-afad-4256-b129-74128ba13bc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2013 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2013 - 1 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MPI AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80411100 - Driving-test services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f744dc8-afad-4256-b129-74128ba13bc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f744dc8-afad-4256-b129-74128ba13bc3
  1st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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