Award

Provision of Services for Exercise RUCKSACK 2025 - 2028

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Aug 2024 at 08:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of services for Exercise RUCKSACK 2025-2028. The contract, focusing on sports-event organisation services, is valued at £1,225,249.32 GBP and includes all options from the initial period until 11 February 2025, with three possible extensions up to 12 February 2028. The awarded contract involves the British Army’s annual snowboarding and freestyle skiing championships held over 21 days in Germany. Key dates include the contract start on 23 July 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 16 August 2024. The procurement method utilised was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sports-event organisation services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale events for the Defence sector. SMEs, in particular, should find this tender appealing given the suitability criteria. The contract's long duration provides stability and potential for recurring business, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the European region. The Ministry of Defence as a contracting authority is a prestigious client, suggesting further future opportunities and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Services for Exercise RUCKSACK 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS CONTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED. Exercise RUCKSACK is the annual British Army Snowboarding & Freestyle Skiing Championships which is open to Regular and Reserve British Army personnel. The event takes place over 21 days and is scheduled outside of peak holiday periods. This contract expires 11 February 2025 with 3 options to extend the duration to 12 February 2028. The awarded value includes all options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d69e41e-6d44-45e4-b2c6-fcf69cc80f2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,225,249 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,225,249 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2024 - 12 Feb 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUHPOLDING TOURISMUS KU ANSTALT DES ÖFFLENTLICHEN RECHTS

Further Information

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