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Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Feb 2025 at 19:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of actors for role play as part of the training for Visiting Officers under the Bereavement and Aftercare Support team. The procurement falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV code 80511000). The contract is valued at £147,000 and covers a period from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2028. The training sessions will take place at the Emergency Planning College in Easingwold, York, and various other garrisons across the United Kingdom. The tender, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 11 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional acting services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms experienced in role play training and feedback can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence. The procurement method being an open procedure allows for wide participation, promoting competition and presenting growth potential for qualified suppliers in the training services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers

Notice Description

The Bereavement and Aftercare Support (BAS) Team is located in Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Andover, and is responsible for the training of Visiting Officers (VO), whose job is to support Army bereaved families. BAS plans to run 15 courses each year split between the Emergency Planning College, Easingwold, York, YO61 3EG and other selected Garrisons as required such as Stafford, South Wales, Colchester, Aldershot. Courses cater for a maximum of 35 students, drawn from regular and reserve Army units, and last for three days, with the third day being devoted to role-play with professional actors. The role play is based on five syndicates of seven students each, and uses 20 pre-written scenarios, issued by the Authority, spread between three female and two male actors on each course of 35 students - this requirement will vary if there are fewer students on the course as explained in Para 5 below. Each student conducts one role-play of 15-20 minutes, followed by 15-20 minutes critique and discussion, which requires feed-back from the actor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fb37b3-dc90-4dea-9478-ab66acd58fb9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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