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Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 15:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on adult education services. The contract, valued at £540,345, was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd and is set to run from 18 November 2021 to 17 November 2024. This tender was initiated under a selective procurement method via a call-off from an existing framework. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 8 October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult learning and educational support services. Companies that can offer expertise in adapting training and compliance to evolving educational policies, particularly those with a background in governmental or military sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may especially benefit, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs, as they often bring innovative solutions and agility that larger firms may lack.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support

Notice Description

For transparency purposes only. Provision of support the Army, providing specialist adult learning support, facilitating Army training and education compliance with Department for Education (DfE) policy. This requires an outward facing, horizon scanning research capability, searching for Government policy changes or new initiatives and reporting of changes back to the Army with advice on implementing the changes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa822aba-07c2-42eb-a2ff-e36f679e163f
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,345 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,345 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2021 - 17 Nov 2024 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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