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title: "705564451 - Transparency Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de207561-0f4b-4bc4-a339-1a4704cd122c"
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# 705564451 - Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de207561-0f4b-4bc4-a339-1a4704cd122c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of Higher Education Institute courses at levels 5 & 6 in the services category. The tender, titled "705564451 - Transparency Notice", has an estimated value of GBP 840,000. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is September 7, 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start on September 29, 2023, and end on September 28, 2027. The Ministry of Defence in Wolverhampton, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education services to secure a long-term framework agreement with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for them. Businesses interested in providing level 5 & 6 accredited courses in the education sector should consider bidding for this opportunity. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties need to ensure timely submission before the deadline to be considered for the framework agreement.

## Notice

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLISHING THE ITT for TRANSPARENCY. NO EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE REQUIRED. The Authority has a requirement to award a four year Framework Agreement for the Provision of " Higher Education Institute Provision for Level 5 & 6 Accredited Courses". This requirement was originally advertised on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b5c28e-27ee-4939-a994-6209a6d0886c

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eccba5dc-d3a4-488b-930f-42ea3c039586 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 28 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eccba5dc-d3a4-488b-930f-42ea3c039586

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eccba5dc-d3a4-488b-930f-42ea3c039586
  3rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f1e2080-87dc-4b6d-93a0-fe2b788f7f9a
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b5c28e-27ee-4939-a994-6209a6d0886c

## Provenance

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