Planning

Future Academic Provision Request For Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (Strategic Command Commercial) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Future Academic Provision Request For Information" (RFI). This tender falls within the Education and Training Services industry category and encompasses activities at key locations, including Shrivenham, London, and potentially other international sites. The primary aim is to design, develop, and deliver Professional Defence & Security Education and training services, at levels up to RQF 7 and potentially 8. The engagement end date for this procurement process is set for 23 January 2025, and interested parties have until this date to participate in the market engagement. The Ministry is seeking information to understand the current market position on key themes relevant to the Future Academic Provision requirement.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in academic and training services for defence and security sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, recognising the Ministry of Defence's focus on broadening its supplier base. Ideal candidates are those with the capability to deliver high-quality educational and training programmes, potentially with an international reach. Engaging in this RFI could position organisations favourably for future contracting opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Future Academic Provision Request For Information

Notice Description

Strategic Command Commercial are currently inviting responses to a Request for Information (RFI) on key themes surrounding the Future Academic Provision (FAP) requirement. FAP aims to continually design, develop, and deliver Professional Defence & Security Education (PDSE) and training services, including the ability to award degrees up to RQF level 7 and potentially 8, recognising prior accredited learning. There are two primary delivery sites (Shrivenham and London) in addition to a virtual footprint on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE). There are aspirations to deliver courses to other locations which may include overseas. The aim of the RFI is to understand the current market position in relation to key themes as outlined in the attached document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a717c56-995e-4e2b-bfd5-0aa06f71fcf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2082ec8-f462-436b-bd66-cac2b96e36c0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Strategic Command Commercial
Contact Email
max.wright188@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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