Award

University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2024 at 18:05

Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of university short courses aimed at meeting personal development aspirations for MOD personnel. The procurement was for training services in defence and security materials within the services industry category. The contract was awarded to Anglian Ruskin University, and the contract value was £14,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a restricted procedure for the procurement method details. The contract was signed on 22nd February 2024.

This tender for the provision of university short courses by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those providing higher education services. The contract encompasses a Framework agreement for Royal Air Force and Royal Navy personnel, lasting from 1st April 2022 to 31st August 2026. Interested businesses should focus on delivering academic environments that promote research, critical thinking, and skills development to cater to the educational needs of military personnel.

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Notice Title

University short courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD

Notice Description

The Provision of University short courses Framework agreement for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy personnel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of University short courses Framework agreement for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy personnel. CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005878-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,260,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,260,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Oscar Keavney
Contact Email
lara.elliott121@mod.gov.uk, oscar.keavney100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
N/A
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

ANGLIAN RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

BISHOP GROSSETESET UNIVERSITY

BRADFORD UNIVERSITY

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

UNIVERSITY OF WEST OF ENGLAND

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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