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title: "Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement"
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# Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029cb2

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom, specifically for the contract titled "Associate Trainer and Commercial Function Enhancement." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry and is located in Wiltshire, UK. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with key contract dates including an award signed on 16 February 2021, and an overall contract value of £2,875,000. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing for wide participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of providing skilled trainers across various business functions, including commercial logistics, safety, quality, and finance. Companies that can design, develop, and deliver training programs tailored to both classroom and virtual environments would be particularly well-suited to participate. The potential for contract extension beyond 2026 further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for providers looking to expand their service offerings within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Business Skills College which forms part of the Technology and Business Faculty of the Defence Academy (DA) provides business skills training and education across five key functions: Commercial Logistics, Safety, Quality, P3M and Finance. The BSC provides 150 courses ranging from e-learning, awareness training through to MSc level education. A Prime Contractor is required to provide a cadre of "Associate Trainers," who will enhance the current BSC functional training portfolio to provide awareness to expert level training as and when demand for training dictates and/or on the basis of an annual rolling requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Business Skills College which forms part of the Technology and Business Faculty of the Defence Academy (DA) provides business skills training and education across five key functions: Commercial Logistics, Safety, Quality, P3M and Finance. The BSC provides 150 courses ranging from e-learning, awareness training through to MSc level education. A Prime Contractor is required to provide a cadre of "Associate Trainers," who will enhance the current BSC functional training portfolio to provide awareness to expert level training as and when demand for training dictates and/or on the basis of an annual rolling requirement. The Authority requires associate trainers to design, develop and deliver courses alongside BSC staff. The courses will range from e-learning, awareness through to expert level training (in both classroom or virtual based delivery environment). Associate trainers will be required to support Technology Enhanced Learning where applicable to the T&E Portfolio. Additional information: Suppliers are requested to advise as early as possible to the email address Andrew.hall453@mod.gov.uk if you will be participating in this tender. This is so arrangements can be made to get you access to AWARD(r) to upload your tender response.

Options: The Authority has the option to extend the Call Off duration of this Contract up to 31st March 2026. This may be extended on year by year approach or for the full two years. This is dependent on the Business Skills College assessing the Training and Education need from 1 April 2024. The Authority will determine taking forward this option 6 months prior to contract end date and if applicable 6 months prior to option year 1 end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005441-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,875,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005441-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547442-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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