Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
London
SW1P 4DR
Contact
Sam Hatton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Aviation Security Training, Engagement & Mentoring (ASTEM) Framework
Reference number
TAVI3100
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In line with its Aviation Security Strategy, the DfT continues works to improve the standards of aviation security around the world for inbound flights to the UK.
Training is a key pillar of our assistance package, and the DfT requires a framework for the quick and compliant provision of training services overseas. Suppliers will be expected to deliver short, tactical deployments (typically from 1 to 3 weeks in length) in specific areas of aviation security.
Framework
This procurement is for a maximum of 8 Suppliers to be awarded to the ASTEM Framework. The overarching aim of the Framework is to support Government in improving aviation security standards overseas. Suppliers on this Framework will be expected to deliver a variety of aviation security training courses or strategic development events to countries identified by the DfT. Training courses will be based predominantly on the modules and syllabuses of The UK National Aviation Security Programme, but suppliers may also be required to deliver bespoke courses on occasion, tailored to the specific needs of the host state. Training courses and strategic development events should ideally be delivered face to face in the hosts country, but suppliers should be willing and able to facilitate delivering such remotely, for instance by Virtual Tele Conferencing.
Mini-Competitions
The Framework consists of a single lot, which aims to prepare, provide, and deliver a number of aviation security training and regulatory support events.
Suppliers should note that the framework will be a ‘call-off’ arrangement where requirements (Task Orders) will be dictated by demand. Each requirement will be published with a detailed specification via a ‘mini-competition’.
Please access the opportunity on the DfT's Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for the reference itt_871 - Aviation Security Training, Engagement & Mentoring (ASTEM) Framework.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In line with its Aviation Security Strategy, the DfT continues works to improve the standards of aviation security around the world for inbound flights to the UK.
Training is a key pillar of our assistance package, and the DfT requires a framework for the quick and compliant provision of training services overseas. Suppliers will be expected to deliver short, tactical deployments (typically from 1 to 3 weeks in length) in specific areas of aviation security.
Framework
This procurement is for a maximum of 8 Suppliers to be awarded to the ASTEM Framework. The overarching aim of the Framework is to support Government in improving aviation security standards overseas. Suppliers on this Framework will be expected to deliver a variety of aviation security training courses or strategic development events to countries identified by the DfT. Training courses will be based predominantly on the modules and syllabuses of The UK National Aviation Security Programme, but suppliers may also be required to deliver bespoke courses on occasion, tailored to the specific needs of the host state. Training courses and strategic development events should ideally be delivered face to face in the hosts country, but suppliers should be willing and able to facilitate delivering such remotely, for instance by Virtual Tele Conferencing.
Mini-Competitions
The Framework consists of a single lot, which aims to prepare, provide, and deliver a number of aviation security training and regulatory support events.
Suppliers should note that the framework will be a ‘call-off’ arrangement where requirements (Task Orders) will be dictated by demand. Each requirement will be published with a detailed specification via a ‘mini-competition’.
Please access the opportunity on the DfT's Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for the reference itt_871 - Aviation Security Training, Engagement & Mentoring (ASTEM) Framework.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
11 July 2022
End date
10 July 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please access the opportunity on the DfT's Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for the reference itt_871 - Aviation Security Training, Engagement & Mentoring (ASTEM) Framework
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 8
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 June 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 June 2022
Local time
5:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Please access the opportunity on the DfT's Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for the reference itt_871 - Aviation Security Training, Engagement & Mentoring (ASTEM) Framework.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
London
Country
United Kingdom