Award

The Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Logistics Corps and the Catering Training Wing- Awarded CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 11:31

Award Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "The Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Logistics Corps and the Catering Training Wing" under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code: 80000000). This procurement process, which is in the award stage, was initiated on 29 August 2024 and has seen the contract being awarded on 11 March 2025. The contract, valued at £14,531,135, will commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2031. The training services will be delivered across multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. An open procedure method above the threshold was used for this tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on education and training services, particularly those experienced with apprenticeship programmes. The Ministry of Defence seeks service providers to support the delivery of apprenticeships for both the Royal Logistics Corps and the Catering Training Wing, which offers substantial scope for influencing the professional development of soldiers in the British Army. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are both considered suitable for this contract, making it an excellent opportunity for diverse businesses to engage with the public sector and expand their service offerings within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Logistics Corps and the Catering Training Wing- Awarded CF

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for The delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Logistics Corps (RLC) and the Catering Training Wing (CTW)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78916399-789a-42ba-a0db-cdc6cea42b47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,531,135 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,531,135 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
armycomrcl-procure-aap-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Further Information

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