Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Tender description

Provision of Staff Services to Joint Services Parachute Wing (Netheravon) (JSPW(N)) for period 13.10.2017 to 30.9.2020 with 2 x 1 year options periods — 1.10.2020 to 30.9.2021 and 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2022. Background Adventurous Training (AT) is one of the cornerstones of personal and professional development within the Armed Forces with parachuting being one of the recognised AT activities. With RAF aircraft currently unable to support AT parachuting activities at the Joint Services Parachute Wing — Netheravon (JSPW N) and the following services will be required, civilian aircraft, pilot (chief pilot), ground support and aviation SME. These services will have to be conducted in accordance with the relevant regulations from BPA and CAA and the parachute training season will cover the period between February and mid-December. Requirement The requirement is for an enabling contract to include three core years commencing 13.10.2017 to 30.9.2020 with 2 x 1 year options periods — 1.10.2020 to 30.9.2021 and 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2022.. The contract services required will comprise: (JSPW (N)) Provision of 3 x full-time BPA fully qualified Advanced Parachute Instructors will be required on an average 37 hours per week per year. Must be a BPA member who currently holds an AI, CSI and BPA AFFI rating, and UK CAA parachute radio operator's certificate of competence. Must hold a clean license holding cat D1. Provision of 1 x full-time BPA Advanced Rigger will be required on an average 37 hours per week per year and have at least CSI but preferably AFFI. Several services are already contractorised and it is anticipated that (TUPE) Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) may apply and therefore full Government Actuary Department (GAD) certification will be required. All relevant TUPE Data shall be issued with the ITT.