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Contract for the Provision of Business Skills and Consultancy Support to the Army Advanced Development Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jun 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of business skills and consultancy support to the Army Advanced Development Programme (AADP). This acquisition falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, with additional classifications including development consultancy services and education and training services. The procurement process, which was conducted through a selective method using a call-off framework agreement, has completed its award stage. The contract, valued at £2,560,350 GBP, began on 18th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2028. The project is spread across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth within the consulting sector, particularly for businesses that possess expertise in business development and strategic transformation. Companies specialising in consultancy support for education and training can benefit from participating in similar opportunities aimed at enhancing institutional capacities and leading transformation programmes. The procurement strategy indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a potential avenue to expand their services internationally. Such engagements can bolster a firm's reputation and client portfolio as they contribute to critical governmental development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Business Skills and Consultancy Support to the Army Advanced Development Programme

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Provision of Business Skills and Consultancy Support to the Army Advanced Development Programme. The Army Advanced Development Programme (AADP) intends to train and develop the Army's future business leaders whilst increasing internal capacity to deliver strategic change and transformation programmes. Fundamental to the success of AADP is that members develop the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience (KSE) through experiential learning and application to deliver sprint outcomes and benefits. The business and consultancy training and support is central to this programme as it not only delivers foundation consultancy skills but ensures the students' success on their transformational projects through continuous coaching, access to expert support and additional consultancy skills training to consolidate experiential learning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0716c67-815c-4c47-bb21-90f120e6c5a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ded963fa-fe62-467c-b162-60f26fdae31c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,560,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,560,350 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 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

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

ERNST & YOUNG

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