Planning

RFI - GUIDED PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) & ROYAL MARINE (RM) APPLICANTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 May 2023 at 08:39

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02 May 2023 at 13:25

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02 May 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "RFI - GUIDED PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) & ROYAL MARINE (RM) APPLICANTS" in the training programme services category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 26th May 2023. The Authority aims to increase the flow of physically fit candidates into the Royal Navy New Entry Training School, reduce physical assessment failures, and improve accessibility of fitness offers. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs).

This opportunity offers businesses the chance to provide web or app-based physical training support for Royal Navy and Royal Marine applicants. Companies well-suited to compete include those with expertise in developing fitness training solutions and those capable of aligning branding with military requirements. Interested businesses should note the key deadline for queries to be sent to NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk by 19th May 2023 to ensure timely responses and participation in this tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

RFI - GUIDED PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) & ROYAL MARINE (RM) APPLICANTS

Notice Description

All candidates who aspire to join the Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Marines (RM) are subject to a rigorous multi-stage application process and must meet specific standards if they wish to enter the Service. In any one calendar year there are there are approximately 30,000 individual applications to join the Service which gradually distils down to approximately 12,000 individuals attempting the Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT) or Pre-Joining Fitness Test + (PJFT+) each year. Each candidate has up to 3 attempts. The Authority is exploring possibilities of a web or app-based physical training support, with 24-hour availability, for applicants to utilise in advance of their PJFT, with the aim of increasing fitness success rates. Authority Aims: 1. Increase the flow of physically fit candidates into Royal Navy New Entry Training School (RN NETS) 2. Reduce physical assessment failures leading to reduce numbers of unsuccessful candidates in early weeks training 3. Increase accessibility of fitness offers 4. Adaptability of fitness training 5. Branding alignment - capable of branding cohesively with the Royal Navy if required For further information and how to respond please see the attached RFI document. All clarifications should be sent to NAVYCOMRCL-RFI@mod.gov.uk by 19/05/23, questions received after this date my not receive a response. Amended with clarification questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d538af8a-5b85-4151-9e47-82a61265323e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604a4546-c229-471b-9585-a69d2ff60dd1
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

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 2023Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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