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title: "PQQ - University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD"
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# PQQ - University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc1440b4-06a5-4d78-9ba4-0dc97c372d7c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for a procurement titled "PQQ - University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD." This initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically focusing on higher education services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th November 2021. The total contract value is set at £2,260,000, and the contract will commence on 1st April 2022, lasting until 31st August 2026. Delivery is expected to cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in higher and adult education. Companies that can provide tailored training courses relevant to military personnel development will be particularly well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method indicates that suppliers will need to demonstrate their capability to meet the project's requirements effectively to progress to the next stage of the tender process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

The University Short Course Programme (USCP) forms a part of a wider strategy of the Services to contribute to the education of its personnel. The USCP offers personnel the opportunity to study from a broader perspective, issues of current importance and interest to the military and be exposed to new and diverse ideas alongside developing research, analysis, reasoning and critical thinking skills, all within an academic environment and to encourage further study on an individual basis. It is the Authority's intention is to select the highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7b9ff8-3ecb-4e58-bd94-e8b860487cb5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,260,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7b9ff8-3ecb-4e58-bd94-e8b860487cb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce7b9ff8-3ecb-4e58-bd94-e8b860487cb5
  14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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