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The Provision of Wargame Delivery for The (HCSC) 25 Higher Command and Staff Course 2025 exercise

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

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Award

25 Nov 2024 at 12:07

Award Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

King's College London has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of Wargame Delivery for The (HCSC) 25 Higher Command and Staff Course 2025 exercise". This contract falls under the industry category of "Training services in defence and security materials" (CPV: 80600000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, above threshold, and invites tenders via the Kings' College London e-tendering system, "In-Tend". The tender process was active from its publication on 9th October 2024, with a closing date of 15th October 2024 and covered services to be delivered in SN6 8LA. The contract period started on 23rd October 2024 and will end on 22nd October 2025, with a total estimated value of £150,000. The award was made to Vedette Consulting on 20th November 2024, with the contracted amount being £78,179.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing advanced training services to the defence sector. Companies with expertise in defence and security training, particularly those offering wargame delivery, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful vendor, Vedette Consulting, demonstrates the need for large-scale operations with the capability to handle significant defence training exercises. While SMEs and VCSEs may not be directly suitable for this specific procurement, collaboration with larger firms or gaining relevant certifications and registration on platforms like In-Tend can enhance their chances for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Wargame Delivery for The (HCSC) 25 Higher Command and Staff Course 2025 exercise

Notice Description

The University is now seeking a suitable supplier to subcontract with, who will support in the The Provision of Wargame Delivery for The (HCSC) 25 Higher Command and Staff Course 2025 exercise. The procurement process will be run via the Kings' College London e-tendering system - "In-Tend". If you are not already registered as a supplier on In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/kcl/ please register as soon as possible in order to be included in this process. If you are already registered, please take this opportunity to check your log in and update any details necessary so that you are able to access the documents when they are published. Prospective suppliers should ensure that they are familiar with the conditions of using the system before expressing an interest in any contracting opportunities posted in the King's College London E-Tendering System. Procurement reference KCL-00001586

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3feb138-51af-430a-9810-016a37edbdd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/036549e0-12b3-4442-8a77-36eb61fc6443
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 19 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0NZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEDETTE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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