Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Abbeywood
BS34 8JH
Contact
Katie Thomas
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Nuclear Degree Apprentice Training Provision 713310450
Reference number
713310450
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
There is a continuing demand to provide engineering apprentices to SDA’s engineering function through the continuation of bespoke SDA apprenticeship schemes, which are necessary to support the Engineering strategy.
The Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship has a duration of up to 4 years, spanning 5 financial years for each intake. The apprentices’ first year shall be spent full-time at college (with workshop type training) and years 2 to 4 as a mixture of further academic study and work placements within SDA project teams. This will result in both technical and academic qualification (ultimately a bachelor's degree) together with workplace experience providing a beneficial mix of technical knowledge, and broader Success Profile development. Scheme provision is for up to 30 apprentices per each academic year (for 3 years).
The scheme has (and intends to continue to do so) exploited the Apprentice Levy which provides a significant amount of the training cost of the scheme. In order to use the Levy, approved standards must be adopted. Currently this is: ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Engineer (Level 6).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The specifications of this requirement have been outlined in the ITT which can be accessed via DSP as well as a brief description below.
The bidder must be able to comply with the apprentice standards, which for this course is currently ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Engineer (Level 6). All details of this standard are listed on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.
Engineering and manufacturing support technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
It is to be expected that the trainer will develop and deliver the training curriculum that supports the development of SQEP trainees within Engineering. The course should provide both on the job training and classroom-based learning, with a variation of classroom, online or workshop settings. The course should provide the apprentices with a Level 3 Qualification after successful completion of the course. Alongside the course, the Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) is to be included, as per the apprentice standards.
The training facilities must be accessible for the attendance of the apprentices with the majority of Apprentices being within the Southwest Region. Although not essential, it is also desirable that the facilities have public transport connections with access to accommodation for the students (whether onsite or local). This is to ensure the welfare of the students is accommodated.
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: £2,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
24 February 2025
End date
31 July 2027
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
Project ITT has been published through DSP
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
It is a requirement that the bidder must comply and meet the the Apprentice Standard; ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Engineer (Level 6).
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
This contract will be subject to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and MOD Terms & Conditions will apply.
The tenderer must comply and agree to the T&Cs that will be set out in the contract, and a limit of liability is to be agreed upon.
Each academic term, there is to be face-to-face meetings between the Authority (SDA) and the Supplier for the duration of the contract.
To conduct regular assessments to evaluate the trainee’s performance and learning outcomes, and to communicate the outcomes to the employers.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-031505
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 January 2025
Local time
7:00pm
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: 24 February 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 February 2025
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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
This is an Open Procedure under PCR regulations, contracted to the SDA. The tender close date will be 16/01/2025 at 19:00 with the intent to award WC 24th Feb 2025 and will run for three years.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom