Future opportunity

Apprenticeship Provider

  • Satellite Applications Catapult

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-030824

Published 1 November 2022, 12:55pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Satellite Applications Catapult

Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell

Didcot

OX11 0QR

Email

procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://sa.catapult.org.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

RTO

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Space Sector


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Apprenticeship Provider

Reference number

RFP-FY-23-12

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable apprenticeship provider to support its learning and development agenda. We are looking to make the most of our apprenticeship levy, to work with a provider who can support us to develop our current staff and in time recruit new talent into the business. These apprentices could have further education in place already or individuals whose values match and our own and they have a desire to work for a purposeful organisation and make a difference.

Through the apprenticeship scheme programme, new and existing talent will be able to shape and grow the future of the Space Industry in the UK. Working with a highly skilled and enthusiastic professionals, the apprentice will be able to gain exposure in various departments, conduct impactful work and gain experience in an ever-evolving Space industry.

We wish to fully utilise our Apprenticeship levy by offering programmes such as:

· General Project Management

· Engineering

· Digital Advance and Marketing

· Other general apprenticeships

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79632000 - Personnel-training services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance

Harwell

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable apprenticeship provider to support its learning and development agenda. We are looking to make the most of our apprenticeship levy, to work with a provider who can support us to develop our current staff and recruit new talent into the business.

Through the apprenticeship scheme programme, new and existing talent will be able to shape and grow the future of the Space Industry in the UK. Working with a highly skilled and enthusiastic professionals, the apprentice will be able to gain exposure in various departments, conduct impactful work and gain experience in an ever-evolving Space industry.

We are not only seeking talent which have experience or hold a degree in the industry, we are also seeking individuals that hold great passion and initiative to innovate for a better world.

We wish to fully utilise our Apprenticeship levy by offering programmes such as:

· General Project Management

· Engineering

· Digital Advance and Marketing

· Other general apprenticeship

We are looking to go out to open tender for this contract on 11/11/2022, with responses due back on 12/12/2022 and contract award taking place on 03/01/2023. These dates are subject to change.

two.2.14) Additional information

We are not providing additional information at this time but a full specification will be issued with the tender documentation. If you have any questions or concerns please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

11 November 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

To participate, interested parties must be registered on the MyTenders portal with up-to-date contact details to include company name and email. Please register your interest there to receive further updates about this procurement. If you have any issues, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=227835.

(MT Ref:227835)