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RCDS Strategy Exercise and Contracted Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, is seeking services through a tender titled "RCDS Strategy Exercise and Contracted Support". This procurement falls within the industry category of specialist training services, specifically aimed at enhancing the strategic analysis and policy formulation skills of students in an eleven-month postgraduate course at the Royal College of Defence Studies. The tender period ended on 22nd July 2016, and the awarded contract, valued at £253,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2016 and conclude on 31st August 2019. The procurement method used was selective, under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in strategic studies, military training, or policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity to leverage their capabilities, given the emphasised suitability for SMEs in the tender notice. Companies that can offer innovative training solutions or possess a background in defence-related consulting would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCDS Strategy Exercise and Contracted Support

Notice Description

The Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) is an eleven month post graduate course in international strategic studies, focused upon security, stability and prosperity at the grand strategic level of governmental decisions both nationally and within the international community. The Members (as students are called), predominantly but not only from military backgrounds, are selected for their potential to reach the highest ranks of senior leadership and advisory posts in their own countries. As part of the core syllabus the RCDS runs two Strategic Exercises exposing its Members to the complexity of strategic analysis and formulation in two stages, enhancing their understanding of the requirements of strategy-making and developing their skills of strategic analysis and policy formulation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Glasgow: Specialist training services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07ebbc00-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/419aa6ae-2e6c-4399-a37c-da7567f753c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 2-3 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, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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