Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Defence Academy, Room 13, Greenhill House, Faringdon Road
Shrivenham
SN6 8LA
UKStratCom-Comrcl-JFD@mod.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57318
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57318
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Foreign Language Training (FLT)
Reference number
708523451
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80580000 - Provision of language courses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Centre for Languages & Culture (DCLC) (‘the Authority’) requires the provision of Foreign Language Training (FLT) in support of Defence Engagement, Defence Intelligence and Operations. Effective language training is a critical enabler and DCLC ensures that students are trained to the necessary standards to perform their designated roles.
As part of the International Group, DCLC delivers language training in support of Defence outputs. This includes delivery of FLT to UK military personnel in preparation for roles within Defence Engagement, Defence Intelligence and Operations. DCLC is directly responsible for delivering critical foreign language capability to support operational readiness and meet military role requirements.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Centre for Languages & Culture (DCLC) (‘the Authority’) requires the provision of Foreign Language Training (FLT) in support of Defence Engagement, Defence Intelligence and Operations. Effective language training is a critical enabler and DCLC ensures that students are trained to the necessary standards to perform their designated roles.
As part of the International Group, DCLC delivers language training in support of Defence outputs. This includes delivery of FLT to UK military personnel in preparation for roles within Defence Engagement, Defence Intelligence and Operations. DCLC is directly responsible for delivering critical foreign language capability to support operational readiness and meet military role requirements.
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: £6,400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Intention to re-let
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is the potential of two optional years on a + 1 year + 1 year basis and based on performance and affordability considerations.
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
No conditions for participation - Open market competition
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
Conditions as stated in the procurement documents
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 January 2024
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
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 January 2024
Local time
12:01pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please see tender documentation
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall, London
Greater London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall, London
Greater London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom