--- title: "Review of HELM Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2018-02-08" --- # Review of HELM Training Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4b6f166-702c-49b6-9b35-7a030b1929a2.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is conducting a tender for the "Review of HELM Training", aimed at evaluating and potentially revising the Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM) Training and Education Scheme. This project falls under the education and training services category, with a budget of £40,000. The open procurement process began on November 27, 2017, and the tender period closed on December 15, 2017. The contract period is scheduled from January 8, 2018, to March 30, 2018, and the services will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on educational services and training methodologies, particularly those experienced in maritime education and assessment methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to training design and stakeholder engagement will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses that understand the requirements of the Seafarer Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) standards will also find this tender aligns with their service offerings, enabling them to support the MCA's objectives effectively. ## Notice Review of the Human Element, Leadership and Management (HELM) Training and Education Scheme for the MCA. The principal objective is to provide MCA with an impartial and objectively evaluated basis for reviewing and revising the HELM programme, if necessary by an in depth report. The underpinning principles are to; a) identify the stakeholders' perception about the current HELM programme and the extent to which it meets their needs, b) identify the most effective training, educational and assessment methodologies and processes to deliver HELM training and education, c) ensure the requirements under Seafarer Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) are fully met, a) identify opportunities to add value to UK officer training & certification and the UK Flag, helping the MCA to be a Flag of quality, which adds value without "gold plating". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16760b4-f672-43c3-8808-8f64af6f525f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 21 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £39,419 | | 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 | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO15 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BABCOCK LEARNING SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2018 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16760b4-f672-43c3-8808-8f64af6f525f - 8 Dec 2017 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce7ac4-b9c1-4a14-9bf9-467a85d475fa - 8 Dec 2017 at 07:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce7ac4-b9c1-4a14-9bf9-467a85d475fa - 5 Dec 2017 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce7ac4-b9c1-4a14-9bf9-467a85d475fa - 27 Nov 2017 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce7ac4-b9c1-4a14-9bf9-467a85d475fa - 27 Nov 2017 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce7ac4-b9c1-4a14-9bf9-467a85d475fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16760b4-f672-43c3-8808-8f64af6f525f 8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ce7ac4-b9c1-4a14-9bf9-467a85d475fa 8th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fed418e8-c61f-4306-9a73-78d647574276 HELM Review Specification Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72ce42f7-0216-46f2-83c5-ca72b60f168b Instructions for Submission of HELM Tenders - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37e69f71-5ebb-4052-ac5e-9293d213c082 Form of Tender HELM - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/076856f5-b52b-4838-b231-1514281f90c1 Envelope label - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a40bf16-f622-47e2-9445-eb160fa98fee Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74f24a72-c4a9-4f5d-8543-6e60171fbc7b Clarification Questions V1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98f577b6-ebc1-4ccf-9bec-e71655d62f3e Clarification Questions V2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64f6468b-9a7b-4c57-b401-f4d201f6342a Clarification Questions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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