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Training Design for M270 A2 Platform

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Nov 2025 at 16:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a training design project on the M270 A2 artillery system. This contract, valued at £474,755.87, is classified under specialist training services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial tender process concluded on 2nd October 2025, with the contract period beginning on 5th November 2025 and ending on 30th March 2027. This procurement has been awarded to Capita Business Services LTD, as of 30th October 2025, with the contract details published on 12th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence training and consultancy, particularly for those with expertise in specialist training services. The call-off from a framework agreement indicates a stable partnership with the Ministry of Defence, creating promising avenues for business growth and potential future collaborations. While this specific contract is suited for larger companies, as indicated by its procurement size and framework agreement structure, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in defence training might also explore collaborations with larger firms or subcontracting options to benefit from this sectoral opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Design for M270 A2 Platform

Notice Description

This call off contract is to procure training for the new M270 A2 artillery system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f502f95-51e0-4780-8633-77f9db8b1ca7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e90fa2-d434-425c-a462-0630b907b9d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£474,755 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£474,755 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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