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title: "GB-Crawley: The Virtual Work Experience Programme"
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buyer: "CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY"
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# GB-Crawley: The Virtual Work Experience Programme

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf383046-e744-4181-bb26-c4f2c06ddeb3

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## Summary

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking suppliers for the "Virtual Work Experience Programme", aimed at providing engaging experiences for young individuals interested in the Aviation and Aerospace industry. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 31st August 2021. The programme, which falls under the Vocational Secondary Education Services category, has an estimated contract value of £100,000, with a minimum bid value of £50,000. The contract is set to commence on 13th September 2021 and will run for one year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, particularly those that can deliver innovative training solutions and virtual engagement tools. Businesses with expertise in youth education, vocational training, or educational software development would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process, ultimately contributing to the growth of their operations while supporting the development of future talent in the aviation sector.

## Notice

CAAi are proposing to engage with a supplier on a pilot programme to develop a 'virtual work experience' that is aimed at engaging and inspiring young people from all backgrounds, especially under-represented talent, as to the breadth of careers in the Aviation & Aerospace industry; concluding in the generation of more interest from participants as to a career in Aviation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e543bdf2-75e3-49b0-9670-9036f333cdec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 0YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80211000 - Technical secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e543bdf2-75e3-49b0-9670-9036f333cdec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e543bdf2-75e3-49b0-9670-9036f333cdec
  17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Crawley:-The-Virtual-Work-Experience-Programme/CH7C583Y47
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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