Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Abbeywood
Bristol
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
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HNC Marine Engineering Training Course 713309450
Reference number
713309450
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 requirement to provide a Level 4 HNC Marine Engineering course to internally identified high achieving apprentices enrolled within the Level 3 Waterfront Apprentice Scheme. This will allow HNC delivery to be incorporated during phase two and three of the Level 3 Waterfront Apprenticeship scheme improving the engineering competence of identified individuals that graduate from the scheme so that when they enter the business permanently, their advanced capability will become of benefit from day one.
The requirement also provides a defined route for ‘high potential’ individuals to progress onto Level 4 qualifications during their apprenticeship or immediately after their apprenticeship has successfully been concluded leading to increased attraction in the Apprenticeship Scheme.
The number of individuals undertaking the HNC is expected to vary each year, with a maximum number from September 2025 being 30. The HNC will be accessible to high achievers with a desire to complete the HNC during their Waterfront Apprenticeship scheme.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
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 description below.
The bidder must be able to comply with the apprentice standards and must meet the qualifications for the HNC Engineering Course.
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 4 Qualification after successful completion of the course.
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: £600,000
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
ITT Can be found via DSP
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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: No
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
9 January 2025
Local time
7:00pm
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
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom