Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
+1 year
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See documentation attached
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See documentation attached
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-030824
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 23 March 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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=227923.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(MT Ref:227923)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit