Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence, C and C, Other
Army Headquarters, Ramilies Building, 2nd Floor / Zone 8 / IDL 437, Marlborough Lines
Andover
SP11 8HJ
UK
Contact person: Army Commercial Projects — Team Leader 2
Telephone: +44 1264381974
E-mail: adrian.cooper749@mod.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ37
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.bipsolutions.com
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
Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army, and the provision of associated Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeships Team
Reference number: ArmyHQ2/00245
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority is seeking to select Contractors to deliver part of, or all of, the Apprenticeship qualifications covered by Lot #1 to Lot #7, and the Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Team in Lot #8. Contract duration for Lots 1 to 7 will be 4 years, and 5 years for Lot 8 (subject to continued provision of Apprenticeship Levy or ESFA funding). The methodology and location for delivery of each of Apprenticeship Lot varies according to the requirements of each Arm or Service. In general, delivery commences during a soldier's Phase 2 Trade Training, and continues into their service in the Field Army. Only suppliers registered on the DfE Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers are eligible to deliver the requirements of Lots 1 to 7 and suppliers must be listed on the DfE Register by 1.4.2018 to commence transition to contract delivery for these Lots.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
53 433 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Depending upon Career Employment Group, REME Soldiers undertake L3 apprenticeships in Eng Manufacture (Eng Tech Support; Eng Maintenance; Aeronautical Eng and Fabrication and Welding); Logistics Ops. Delivery commences during Phase 2 training (Ph2 trg) at Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, and continues into Field Army service. In addition to Technical knowledge components of apprenticeships, Ph2 Trg may include opportunities for a Contractor to assess competence components. Time is allocated for delivery of Functional Skills but delivery of this may have to be completed during Field Unit service. Delivery in the field can be structured as formal courses, or informally in evenings / spare time. After Ph2 trg REME soldiers may be posted to units in UK or overseas, where assessment opportunities may exist. In 2017/18, estimated delivery of apprenticeships based upon a profile of 650-700 x L3 starts and average total occupancy of approx. 2250.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessment (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
The delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the Royal Artillery (RA)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, comprising Royal Artillery (RA) and Royal Horse Artillery (RHA), consists of Regular Army Regiments based in UK & Germany. Depending upon their trade specialisation, learners undertake first apprenticeship programmes in Communications Technologies (L2); Driving Goods Vehicles (L2); Aviation Operations (Avn Ops) on the Ground (L2); Horse Care (L2). Progression apprenticeships may be offered in Comms Technologies (L3 and L4); Avn Ops on the Ground (L3); Horse Care (L3); and Logistics Ops Management (L3). New apprenticeship standards in similar areas will be adopted during this contract. Most delivery commences at the School of Artillery, Larkhill; but some learners are inducted from the Field Army. All apprenticeships are completed in Field Army units. In 2017/18, the estimated delivery of apprenticeships is based upon a profile of 500—600 starts and average total occupancy of approx. 1000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessment (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the Royal Engineers (RE)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
RE comprises a number of units based in UK & Germany. Soldiers commence apprenticeships during Ph2 trg and complete them in Field Army units. Ph2A trg takes place at Minley, and consists of Functional Skills and Combat Engineering trg. Ph2B trg consists of trade trg at Minley (Signals/Telecomms), Deepcut (Warehousing & Storage), Leconfield (Driving), Bovington (Armoured), Chatham (all other trades). Depending on specialism, soldiers undertake a L2 apprenticeship in Construction (Wood Occupations, Trowel Occupations, Plumbing / Heating & Building Maintenance); Construction Civil Eng — Plant Operations; Eng Manufacture (Fabrication / Welding); Eng Maintenance & Installation; IT & Telecomms Professional; or Warehousing & Storage. Progression apprenticeships may be offered at L3 for Telecomms specialists. In 2017/18, apprenticeship delivery is based upon a profile of 600-700 starts, and average total occupancy of approx. 850.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessment (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
The delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the Defence Food Support Services (DFSS)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Defence Food Services School (DFSS) is located in Hampshire. All learners are inducted onto apprenticeships whilst in training at DFSS, where Functional Skills and Technical Certificates relevant to existing apprenticeship frameworks are delivered. Competence requirements of these frameworks are delivered in the Field Army by qualified military chef assessors, supported by a network of qualified military IVs at locations in UK and overseas. The following are currently delivered to Professional Chefs of the Royal Logistic Corps: Professional Cookery L2; Customer Service L2; Hospitality, Supervision & Leadership L3. New apprentices will enrol on the following new standards: Commis Chef L2 or Production Chef L2; Hospitality Supervisor L3.
Opportunities may arise to enrol some apprentices on the L4 Hospitality Manager in future.
In 2017/18, estimated delivery of apprenticeships is based upon a profile of 100 starts and an average total occupancy of approx. 175.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessments (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
The delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the infantry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Infantry soldiers undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Public Service, starting during Phase 2 training (the Combat Infantryman's course) at the School of Infantry at Catterick, North Yorkshire. Elements of the apprenticeship are delivered and assessed in the Field Army. There are Infantry Battalions stationed throughout the UK, Germany and Cyprus. The current Apprenticeship in Public Service framework will be replaced, in late 17, by the HM Forces Service-person, a new standard that has been developed for specialist infantrymen in HM Forces. In 2017/18, the estimated delivery of apprenticeships is based upon a profile of 2000—2500 starts and an average occupancy of approx. 3000.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessment (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
The delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the Army Air Corps (AAC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Army Air Corps are based in units across the UK. Soldiers are inducted onto their Apprenticeship programmes during Phase 2 training at Middle Wallop in Hampshire. Depending on trade specialisation, learners undertake advanced apprenticeship programmes in Aviation Operations on the Ground; and Telecommunications. Delivery of functional skills is currently via structured courses run in various locations in the UK. All Apprenticeships are completed in the Field Army units. The current frameworks will be replaced by Aviation Ground Specialist and Unified Communications Technician. In 2017/18, the estimated delivery of apprenticeships is based upon a profile of 120 starts and an average occupancy of approx. 350.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessment (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
The delivery of apprenticeships to soldiers of the adjutant general corps (staff and personnel support) (AGC SPS) and servicemen and women of the Royal Air Force Administration Branch
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
United Kingdom.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Soldiers of the Adjutant General's Corps (Staff and Personnel Support) (AGC SPS) undertake an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration. Also included in this contract is the requirement to deliver an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration to servicemen and women of the Royal Air Force's Administration Branch. All learners are enrolled onto programme at Worthy Down (near Winchester). Functional Skills and Technical Certificates are delivered at Worthy Down during the Phase 2 training. All apprenticeships are completed in Field Army units. It is anticipated that soldiers will begin to enrol on the new Business Administrator apprenticeship standard over the course of this contract. In 2017/18, the estimated delivery of apprenticeships is based upon a profile of 280 starts and an average occupancy of approx. 350.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate Understanding of Requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Delivering the Requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Apprentice Enrolment
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Self-assessment
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality of Delivery - Continuous Improvement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Learner Support and Engagement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Data Handling & Performance Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: End Point Assessment (EPA)
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Engagement and Communication with Learners and the Authority
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Added Value and Innovative Solutions
/ Weighting: 2
Quality criterion: Transition
/ Weighting: 5
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The requirement covers the delivery of components of Apprenticeship qualifications not delivered in-house by military staff or through mandatory military training; and also the provision of the remaining components of Apprenticeship qualifications to those soldiers that had already commenced their apprenticeship training with other contracted providers prior to the letting of this contract.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
The Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeships Team
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ37
Main site or place of performance:
North Hampshire.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contractor plays an integral part in the day-to-day management of the Authority’s Army Apprenticeship programme and associated quality management processes. They assist in monitoring quality of apprenticeship training services provided by appointed Training Delivery contractors, ensuring that progress of learners is correctly-recorded on MI systems. They assist in overseeing release of ESFA funding to training providers following verification that claims for payment are valid/appropriate, to underpin ESFA governance arrangements that monitor performance of contractors appointed to deliver training for individual apprenticeships. As an apprenticeship Subject-Matter-Expert, they advise on relevance /applicability of ESFA regulations and associated implications for Army Apprenticeships, undertaking financial modelling as required. They assist in development of specifications for contracts relating to delivery of Apprenticeships.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Demonstrate understanding of the requirement
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Delivering the requirement
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support to contract
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: MIS / Reports and Returns
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Quality Assurance
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Financial modelling and audits
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Support the Introduction of, and transition to, new Standards
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Engagement and communication with the authority
/ Weighting: 2
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00261
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Babcock Skills and Learning
Babcock International Group, 1000 Lakeside, North Harbour, Western Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3EN
UK
Telephone: +44 7790909677
E-mail: david.pollard@babcockinternational.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.babcockinternational.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 463 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00262
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the Royal Artillery
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development
Royal Artillery Barracks
Larkhill
SP4 8QT
UK
Telephone: +44 1980845883
E-mail: clairefoxley@racpd.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.racpd.org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 158 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00263
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the Royal Engineers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TQ Education and Training
Pearson TQ, 9th Floor, 80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
Telephone: +44 7872456405
E-mail: martyn.leader@pearson.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.pearson.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 962 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00264
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the Defence Food Support Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Army Catering Training Trust
18 Blackbourne Road
Elmswell
IP30 9UH
UK
Telephone: +44 1359760446
E-mail: treasurer@thearmycateringtrainingtrust.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.thearmycateringtrainingtrust.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 983 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00265
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the Infantry
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Colleges Partnership Ltd
14b Higher Shaftesbury Rd, Sunrise Business Park
Blandford Forum
DT11 8ST
UK
Telephone: +44 1258457083
E-mail: susan.burton@thecollegespartnership.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.tcpartnership.ac.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 114 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00266
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the Army Air Corps
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Colleges Partnership
14b Higher Shaftesbury Rd, Sunrise Business Park
Blandford Forum
DT11 8ST
UK
Telephone: +44 1258457091
E-mail: susan.burton@thecollegespartnership.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.tcpartnership.ac.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 565 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00267
Title: Provision of Apprenticeship Training to personnel of the Adjutant General Corps (SPS) and RAF Admin Branch
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TQ Education and Training
Pearson TQ, 9th Floor, 80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL
UK
Telephone: +44 7872456405
E-mail: martyn.leader@pearson.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.pearson.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 196 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: ArmyHQ2/00268
Title: Provision of Business Support Services to the British Army's Apprenticeship Team
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
05/06/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WBL Services Ltd
The Old Bank, High Street
Netheravon
SP4 9PQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1980670707
E-mail: derek.tilley@wblservices.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wblservices.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 992 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. GO Reference: GO-2018615-DCB-12622485.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Ministry of Defence, C and C, Other
Army Commercial Branch, Army Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Zone 8, Ramilies Building
Andover
Sp11 8HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1264381974
E-mail: adrian.cooper749@mod.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/06/2018