--- title: "Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-04-15" --- # Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a4f1.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision" and the "Provision of HNC Level 4 Marine Engineering Course." These contracts, awarded to Bridgwater and Taunton College, fall under the industry category of Education and training services. These services aim to enrol a maximum of 30 students per year, within the UK region, with key dates including contracts signed on 7th April 2025 and 11th April 2025, respectively. Both procurements were conducted through an open procedure. These contracts present significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality technical education. Bridgwater and Taunton College, a large-scale supplier, is expected to provide both classroom-based and on-the-job training, enhancing apprentices' qualifications and employability. Companies with expertise in managing apprenticeships and possessing appropriate training facilities are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities, thereby contributing to workforce development and skills enhancement in the engineering sector. ## Notice To allow the SDA to enrol a maximum of 30 students per year (three cohorts) against the ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree), as recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfATE) This also includes the application of an End-Point Assessment Plan (EPA). The Occupational Skills Training (OST) will also be integrated into the course content as a higher education addition. Apprentice costs will be covered by the Government Apprentice Levy, and the Authority will only make payment against the Occupational Skills Training. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To allow the SDA to enrol a maximum of 30 students per year (three cohorts) against the ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree), as recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfATE) This also includes the application of an End-Point Assessment Plan (EPA). The Occupational Skills Training (OST) will also be integrated into the course content as a higher education addition. Apprentice costs will be covered by the Government Apprentice Levy, and the Authority will only make payment against the Occupational Skills Training. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015119-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 | | Award date | 6 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,491,768 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS37 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 15 Apr 2025 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015119-2025 - 9 Apr 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013904-2025 - 9 Apr 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013895-2025 - 13 Dec 2024 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040189-2024 - 13 Dec 2024 at 07:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040188-2024 - 13 Dec 2024 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040187-2024 - 2 Oct 2024 at 10:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031505-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=1a8d5af2-7942-4a3f-a64d-d63f6ba5b7b8&_ncp=1734018218264.2403870-1 - https://www.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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