Award

Voluntary notice extension to contract. ** This is not a new opportunity, transparency purposes only**

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Jan 2025 at 15:07

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

04 Mar 2022 at 12:14

Award Notice
Award

13 Jul 2020 at 10:21

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

25 Oct 2019 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2019 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced an extension to the Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) contract, valued at £17,595,942, awarded to MASS Consultants Ltd. This extension will continue until July 2027. The JCAST project, classified under CPV code 80660000 for training and simulation in military electronic systems, aims to support tiered exercises for joint task force operations in the United Kingdom. This extension comes under a negotiated procedure without prior publication and is aimed at maintaining the current capabilities while a follow-on competition is prepared. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with key dates including the contract start date of 8th July 2025 and end date of 7th July 2027.

The extension of the JCAST contract provides significant opportunities for large scale providers in the defence and simulation training industry to prepare for the upcoming competitive tender process. Businesses specialised in military training simulations or related technical services can leverage this and similar opportunities to establish or strengthen a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Defence. Particularly, companies with a robust capability to deliver high-level joint task force training exercises would be well-suited for such contracts, presenting substantial prospects for business growth and the fostering of long-term cooperation with a reputable public sector entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary notice extension to contract. ** This is not a new opportunity, transparency purposes only**

Notice Description

Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST) provides a simulation and training capability that will provide a technical service with support to deliver Tier two, three and potentially four level exercises. JCAST is required to support combined joint task force exercises to prepare competitive joint task force headquarters for operations. This notice is being placed to notify the market of the Authority's intent to extend the current JCAST contract with MASS Consultants Ltd by a further period of 2 years, until July 2027, whilst a follow on competition takes place. Extension Value: PS17,595,942

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06349df4-b0c5-47d8-88b1-25d9382d1452
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3cdb111-75ce-43f8-abbf-5545d8347c52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,786,058 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,507,597 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASS CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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