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Level 3,4 and 7 Finance Apprenticeships Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process for the "Level 3,4 and 7 Finance Apprenticeships Transparency Notice". This tender falls under the category of education and training services, with a procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement was carried out to deliver services across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and other global regions. The tender was awarded to Kaplan Financial Limited, with the contract value set at £2,378,000. The award stage was finalised on 9th December 2025, with the contract running from 10th December 2025 to 9th December 2027. The initial tender period concluded on 9th December 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for large firms specialising in finance education and training, as it involves comprehensive service delivery across multiple international regions. Although this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities arising from such high-value government contracts can serve as a prime avenue for large businesses within the education sector to expand their client base and enhance their reputation. Engaging in such tenders can lead to forming strategic partnerships and securing long-term contracts with government entities, thus fostering business growth and industry presence.

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Notice Title

Level 3,4 and 7 Finance Apprenticeships Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Level 3,4 and 7 Finance Apprenticeships Transparency Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865b88d9-0ace-4248-9475-898139bcb69d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,378,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,378,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN FINANCIAL

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