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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-0450b9
Published by:: Ministry of Defence
Authority ID:: AA76012
Publication date:: 10 April 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for next set (Tranche 3) of Army Apprenticeship Cap Badge Main Service Provider Contract Opportunities.

The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) provides apprenticeships to 15 Cap Badges across the Army, each Cap Badge runs multiple Standards to enable them to offer a high-quality Apprenticeship Programme for their soldiers. The Army was rated No. 1 Apprenticeship Employer in the 2023 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list.

The Future Opportunities included under this PIN for Tranche 3 are as follows:

711411450 - Royal Logistic Corps and Catering Training Wing combined contract (RLC/CTW)

711410455 - Adjutant General’s Corps Staff and Personnel Services Branch, Royal Military Police combined contract (SPS/RMP)

711407450 - Royal Armoured Corps and Royal Army Veterinary Corps combined contract (RAC/RAVC)

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Defence

Army Headquarters

Andover

SP11 8HT

Contact person: Army Apprenticeships Commercial

E-mail: ArmyComrcl-Procure-AAP-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53758

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE for The provision of Apprenticeship Training to soldiers of the British Army through Service Provider Contracts under the Army Apprenticeship Programme: Tranche 3

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80000000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for next set (Tranche 3) of Army Apprenticeship Cap Badge Main Service Provider Contract Opportunities.

The Future Opportunities included under this PIN for Tranche 3 are as follows:

711411450 - Royal Logistic Corps and Catering Training Wing combined contract (RLC/CTW)

711410455 - Adjutant General’s Corps Staff and Personnel Services Branch, Royal Military Police combined contract (SPS/RMP)

711407450 - Royal Armoured Corps and Royal Army Veterinary Corps combined contract (RAC/RAVC)

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 36 300 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

75121000

80300000

80330000

80340000

80420000

80511000

80521000

80531200

80532000

80533100

80570000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Army acts as an Employer Provider for Apprenticeships and operates the AAP under a hybrid model where the Army delivers the majority of Apprenticeship training for KSBs. These contracts are to provide the following main elements:

- Gap training for KSBs not covered by Army delivered training. Detail of this will be provided in the tender pack.

- Creation and maintenance of Individual Learner Records including maintaining all records on an ESFA compliant platform (currently MAYTAS).

- Conducting initial enrolment, progress reviews and gateway review.

- Functional Skills delivery where required.

- Preparation of Apprentices for, and co-ordination of, end point assessments.

- Main cap Badge Service Provider interaction with Apprentices is conducted in a mixed model of remote and face to face at Apprentice workplace locations across the United Kingdom. Main locations detail will be provided in the Tender pack.

The attached table shows likely Apprenticeship Standards in the Cap Badge programmes and the current number of apprentices on programme (February 2024 data).

All Interested parties are to note:

- This PIN is NOT a formal request for Expressions of Interest (EOI). The purpose is to alert the market to this potential future requirement. Please wait for the individual Opportunity Notices to be published in due course.

- A current listing on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR) is a prerequisite to bid.

- In accordance with ESFA funding rules on subcontracting, bidders must provide all services listed on the Contract directly.

- The Standards listed in the attached table represent those currently delivered by each cap badge and is subject to change.

- These Contracts are for two Cap Badges each and interested parties are to note that each Cap badge has its own Governance process and are treated separately at the delivery level. The tender pack will confirm the specific delivery requirements for each Cap Badge.

- It is intended that contracts will be awarded for 6 years commencing 1st August 2025.

- Contract actual values will be directly linked to the number and progress of Apprentices enrolled on each Standard during the period of the Contract. Estimated Contract values are based on current Army manning and recruitment levels and are subject to fluctuation.

- Under current plans, Army anticipates commencing the tendering for these Contracts in September 2024. A competition for each these requirements, under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and following the Open Procedure, will be launched with release of the appropriate Opportunity Notices on the Defence Sourcing Portal.

- A bidders briefing event is planned to be held in Tidworth on the 11th September 2024.

- An active DSP Supplier account may be required to access the attachment.

II.2.14) Additional information

Attachment:

Table of Likely Apprenticeship Standards, by Contract Opportunity and Cap Badge.

Link (URL):

https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/37638537?verify=15&oid=52803557&fileId=21864362&wip=true

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/09/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

09/04/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
75121000	Administrative educational services	Administrative services of agencies
80533100	Computer training services	Computer-user familiarisation and training services
80000000	Education and training services	Education
80420000	E-learning services	Adult and other education services
80300000	Higher education services	Education and training services
80532000	Management training services	Vocational training services
80570000	Personal development training services	Training services
80330000	Safety education services	Higher education services
80340000	Special education services	Higher education services
80511000	Staff training services	Specialist training services
80531200	Technical training services	Industrial and technical training services
80521000	Training programme services	Training facilities

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: ArmyComrcl-Procure-AAP-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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