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The Provision of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (ST0480) Trial with Masters Academic Accreditation for Army Personnel

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 12:41

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Oct 2024 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the provision of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (ST0480) with Masters Academic Accreditation specifically for Army personnel. The contracting authority is the British Army, located at Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Monxton Road, Andover, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender was published on 7th October 2024, and the award stage was completed with the contract notice published on 23rd April 2025. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, facilitating delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically those capable of delivering high-level academic programs. With a total value of £1,080,000, the contract is ideally suited for medium to large-scale service providers, including SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Staffordshire University has been awarded the contract, indicating the potential for universities and training institutions to engage in similar future opportunities. Businesses capable of providing robust apprenticeship schemes with academic accreditation will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a strong presence in government training initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (ST0480) Trial with Masters Academic Accreditation for Army Personnel

Notice Description

Contract Awarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2ac6af8-9e4a-44fa-9389-93b5933e6f51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53926790-132b-48d9-83ab-53a9275abf9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 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 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

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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