Planning

Request For Information - INTERIM MEDIUM SPEED OPERATIONAL READINESS TRAINING SERVICE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

30 May 2023 at 08:53

Planning

30 May 2023 at 08:40

Planning

30 May 2023 at 08:26

Planning

25 May 2023 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Request For Information - INTERIM MEDIUM SPEED OPERATIONAL READINESS TRAINING SERVICE" to gather market capability information for providing training services to the RAF and Royal Navy. This tender falls under the industry category of Specialist Training Services and is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for June 12, 2023. The buying organization, Ministry of Defence, based in England, seeks to develop its understanding of the market and key players to inform future procurement decisions.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses in the specialist training services sector to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially secure contracts for providing essential operational readiness training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering operationally representative training could be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses located in various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe, can participate in this market information exchange to showcase their capabilities and competitive advantages.

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Notice Title

Request For Information - INTERIM MEDIUM SPEED OPERATIONAL READINESS TRAINING SERVICE

Notice Description

The Authority seeks to develop its understanding of market capability to provide Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Service to the RAF and Royal Navy, a service that is currently supported. This essential requirement provides operationally representative training to allow both the RAF and RN to practice and develop essential skills to defeat attack by aggressor aircraft and to assure that Force Elements can operate in contested and degraded operational environments. The purpose of this Market information exchange is to understand the current market, its competitiveness, key players and to take that information into account when considering future procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d56247b0-fa3e-4502-b327-da737e8a3544
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1718a1c-0e28-4a99-bcfe-78b108d109c8
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 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
Joanne Holt
Contact Email
joanne.holt125@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTER'S ASH
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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