Planning

Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle- Request for information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

15 Jan 2024 at 14:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, England, has initiated a tender process titled "Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle- Request for information" in the promotional services category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 11th February 2024. The Ministry aims to lease an Army Branded Esports Expeditionary Vehicle to attend key engagement events across the UK, targeting demographics such as technologically minded young adults.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom to provide and deliver the required Army Branded Esports Expeditionary Vehicle. Businesses with expertise in promotional services, event management, and vehicle leasing are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence seeks suppliers who can support their aim of enhancing recruitment engagement through innovative means, particularly targeting niche audiences at national events like the INSOMNIA Gaming Festival.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle- Request for information

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the provision of an Army Engagement Capability Vehicle. CURRENT SITUATION In accordance with the Army Personnel Campaign Line of Operation 2 and current focus on Engage to Recruit the authority have identified ways to exploit and increase application volumes of Army recruits. The Army must exploit opportunities for recruitment enabling engagement of appropriate demographics. Technologically minded, young adults are just such a demographic. Engage to Recruit aspects have been introduced at the last INSOMNIA Esports event and the Army stand was the most visited stand with the most interaction. Army Esports has proved an extremely successful engagement tool for the Army, hitting the right audience, age group and hard to reach groups. Currently external engagement events require a large degree of time, logistics and costs to execute correctly. The Army requires an Army Branded Mobile Capability vehicle to attend these events. The authority would like to lease a Vehicle, not purchase one. OUR AIMS - WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE The Customer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: - A Contracted solution to provide and deliver an Army Branded Esports Expeditionary Vehicle to the required specification and attend key engagement events across the UK such as INSOMNIA Gaming Festival. Daily use of the Vehicle will be required for 3-4 events per month during the Spring/ Summer/ Autumn period, events can be from 1-3 days each. Additional information: Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf13635-862a-48ce-a883-a3ee62ef03a8
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

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