Protective Security Adviser L4 apprenticeship - Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process to award the contract for the provision of Protective Security Adviser L4 apprenticeships, titled "Transparency notice for the procurement of Protective Security Adviser L4 apprenticeship." This contract is within the special education services industry category, identified as CPV code 80340000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £900,000, and it covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various territories worldwide. The contract period is set from 5 June 2026 to 4 June 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. Given the focus on providing apprenticeships, companies capable of delivering high-quality educational services, particularly in the security domain, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. The suitability criteria indicated a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it particularly advantageous for such businesses aiming to engage with government contracts and expand their operations globally, especially with the broad geographical scope of service delivery required.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Protective Security Adviser L4 apprenticeship - Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency notice for the procurement of Protective Security Adviser L4 apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5b751f-2276-45f9-bcd0-a35aee8bcdad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 2-3 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCURY TRAINING

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