Provision of a part-time distance learning MA in air, space and cyber power studies. The requirement will cover 5 Intake (2,5 years per intake) periods 1.9.2019 to 28.2.2026 plus 1 Option intake covering 1.9.2024 to 28.2.2027. Course design and development for delivery for 1.9.2019, will include course design review dates on the 1.3.2019 & 1.5.2019.
The requirement is for an Air Power MA online course that is open to all RAF personnel, (regular and reserve) from Senior Aircraftsman to squadron leader as part of the chief of air staff’s fellowship scheme. The requirement is to provide five annual course intake periods, starting 1.9.2019. One further course intake option period starting 1.9.2024 will be made available if required by the authority.
Course design - The contractor is to provide all course materials and academic content for delivery by 1.9.2019 but as part of the course design and development, an initial review detailing the planned course content is to be made available by 1.3.2019. Subsequently the detailed course content is to be ready for review by 1.5.2019, allowing sufficient time for any potential amendment ahead of the course delivery on 1.9.2019.
The MA is to be part-time, 2 ½ years in length and delivered entirely online. There will be 2 compulsory air, space and cyber power modules that cover historical, contemporary and future air power. The remainder of the course will comprise elective modules selected from the area of war studies, military history, international relations and strategic studies.
Access to all course materials, content and discussion forums will be made available online, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Each student will have a tutor /supervisor who will act as the student's academic POC. The contractor can make this course available for enrolment to the general public and international military and government attendees in order to ensure a wide and diverse student experience for RAF attendees.
Please be advised that a copy of the Invitation to tender is attached as supporting documents within the PQQ.
The Cyber Essentials DCPP (Defence Cyber Protection Partnership) internet based cyber security model risk assessment has been completed by the RAF User (the Customer), thus the cyber risk of this requirement is classified as very low. If your company is subsequently invited to tender then your tender must include the completion of the “Supplier Assurance Questionnaire” via the internet based DCPP cyber security model online link: https://suppliercyberprotection.service.xgov.uk/ This is to demonstrate a supplier’s compliance with the required cyber risk level. More information will be published with regards to this process, the evaluation criteria and how to access the information/website once the tender documentation is live.