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Operational Delivery Profession Apprenticeships Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process concerning the "Operational Delivery Profession Apprenticeships Transparency Notice" under the industry category of education and training services. This procurement, valued at £1,048,625, entails a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and is classified as selective. The award was made on 16th October 2025 to Babington Business College, following the tender period that ended on the same date. This contract, covering services to various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, spans from 17th October 2025 to 16th October 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities within the education and training services sector, particularly for large organisations adept at providing comprehensive profession-related apprenticeship services. While the project was awarded to Babington Business College, similar businesses specialising in large-scale education and training operations might find future opportunities in related contracts announced by the Ministry of Defence. Such engagements enable companies to enhance their portfolios and expand their presence across diverse geographical locations, including international markets.

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Notice Title

Operational Delivery Profession Apprenticeships Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Operational Delivery Profession 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/73f231e2-abba-4fd2-a400-9f124a73bccb
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
£1,048,625 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,048,625 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

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