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title: "The Provision Of A Part Time Distance Learning BEng Foundation Degree For Non Commissioned Officer Engineers Within The Royal Air Force"
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# The Provision Of A Part Time Distance Learning BEng Foundation Degree For Non Commissioned Officer Engineers Within The Royal Air Force

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9e4f9de-6241-4198-a012-a108ce029a65

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in High Wycombe, is seeking to procure a part-time distance learning BEng Foundation Degree for Non-Commissioned Officer Engineers within the Royal Air Force. This project falls under the education and training services category and is currently in the tender stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2023, with an initial anticipated intake date in February 2018. The tender submission deadline is on 30th October 2017, after which two additional option periods may follow, allowing for further intakes through to March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those specialising in online learning and engineering programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this an appealing competition, as the Ministry of Defence has indicated suitability for such entities. Companies that can offer innovative, flexible learning solutions to support the development of military personnel would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their market position within the defence education sector.

## Notice

To develop and maintain a Foundation Degree for Non Commissioned Officer Engineers. To deliver a part time online virtual learning environment Level 5 Foundation Degree in various engineering disciplines related to Royal Air Force Engineering trade groups. Each course shall run for 2 years and shall provide online access for 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The requirement is to run for over 5 years with 2 Option periods. The anticipated commencement date for the first intake is February 2018 with course completion of the final intake in March 2023.The course shall have 2 cohorts during years 1 to 3 and 1 cohort in year 4. There are 2 option periods (with 2 intakes per year), with the first intake anticipated to commence September 2021and the final intake completing March 2025. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-High Wycombe: Education and training services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd707fc-248f-49d1-abe0-2e446f5683ff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2017 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd707fc-248f-49d1-abe0-2e446f5683ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd707fc-248f-49d1-abe0-2e446f5683ff
  1st October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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