--- title: "Provision of OME Professional Apprenticeships" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049afe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049afe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT" published: "2024-09-13" --- # Provision of OME Professional Apprenticeships Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049afe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049afe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049afe.json) ## Summary The procurement process undertaken by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) involves the provision of OME Professional Apprenticeships, specifically a block release degree course, as part of the "Adult-education services at university level" industry category. This contract, covering the period from September 2024 to June 2029, has been awarded to the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD). DE&S intends to train six new students per year over this 5-year duration. Located in Swansea, UKL18 region, this procurement process was concluded through a limited, direct award procedure, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons and the specific regulatory requirements pertinent to this contract. The contract was signed on 15 August 2024. This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in adult education and degree-level apprenticeship programmes. Due to the specialised nature of the OME degree course, institutions capable of fulfilling the technical and flexible training requirements are well-positioned to benefit. While the market for this specific tender was limited to UWTSD, similar future opportunities might arise, offering growth potential for educational institutions that can meet specialised training needs, align with regulatory frameworks, and secure recognition from relevant accreditation bodies. ## Notice Block release degree course. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Block release training for up to 6 new students per year on 5 year degree course. ### Procurement Information The Secretary of State for Defence intends to award a 5-year contract to the University of Wales Trinity St David ("UWTSD") for the provision of a block release Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (OME) degree course from September 2024 until June 2029 for Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) employees. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319), this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons and that the service comes under a Light Touch Regime category listed in Schedule 3. UWSTD is the only supplier that provides a Level 6 OME degree course within the UK and furthermore the only one which can meet the Authority's flexible requirement for practical work when on block learning phases. It is also the only course recognised by the IFATE, a pre-requisite to qualify for funding via the Apprenticeship Levy scheme. Even if there were another provider, for those Authority apprentices currently studying at UWTSD, a change of provider) would be impractical. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029488-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £817,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | 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 | TLL18 Swansea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 13 Sep 2024 at 18:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029488-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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