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The Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army though Service Provider Contracts under the Army Apprenticeship Programme Tranche 3.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 11:16

Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of apprenticeship training to soldiers in the British Army under the Army Apprenticeship Programme Tranche 3. This contract focuses on delivering apprenticeships to the Royal Military Police (RMP) and the Adjutant General's Corps Staff and Personnel Support (SPS). This is an open tender in the services industry categorised under Education and Training Services, with a contract value of £9,198,000 GBP. The procurement process is active, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 17th October 2024, and the commencement of the contract expected on 1st August 2025 to run for six years until 31st July 2031. The procurement method involves electronic and written submissions, aligning with standard open procedures.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training and educational services to expand their operations through long-term contractual engagement with the British Army. Companies with expertise in curriculum planning, technical training, and robust apprentice management will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement process prioritises quality, cost efficiency, strategic overview, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations with proven capability in delivering comprehensive training programmes to military personnel. Furthermore, the contract promises steady, multi-year revenue, leveraging sustainably funded apprenticeship and educational initiatives, perfect for businesses aiming for growth and stability in the education sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Apprenticeship Training to Soldiers of the British Army though Service Provider Contracts under the Army Apprenticeship Programme Tranche 3.

Notice Description

Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Military Police and the Adjutant General Corps (Staff and Personnel Support)

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of a supplier to deliver Apprenticeships to Service Personnel of the Adjutant General's Corps Staff and Personnel Services Branch, (SPS) and Royal Military Police combined contract (RMP) Note: RMP Cap Badge also accommodates (includes) Military Provost Staff (MPS) and Royal Navy Police (RNP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008923-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,198,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,271,879 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 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
Not specified
Contact Email
armycomrcl-procure-aap-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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