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The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) combined contract.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

14 Mar 2025 at 10:11

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 09:40

Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent public procurement process, the Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract for the provision of apprenticeship training services to soldiers of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC). The procurement, classified under the education and training services industry (CPV code 80000000), aims to support the Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) and spans over six years starting from 1 August 2025, contingent upon continued funding from the apprenticeship levy or Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The procurement stage is presently active, with the tender period set to conclude on 17 October 2024, and the award period commencing the same day. The open procurement method is used, and submissions will be accepted electronically or in written form.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, especially those experienced in handling large-scale apprenticeship programmes. Being a contract from the Ministry of Defence, it provides a stable and substantial revenue stream over the six-year period. Companies with robust management, technical expertise, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality training programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this programme could also enhance the reputation of the successful bidder in the public sector and potentially lead to more opportunities in government contracts.

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Notice Title

The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) combined contract.

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a supplier to deliver Apprenticeships to Service Personnel of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps ( RAVC). The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) delivers apprenticeship training to Soldiers of the British Army. The Authority is seeking Service Providers to support delivery of the apprenticeship to the RAC and RAVC . The Contract duration will be 6 years from 01 August 2025 (Subject to continued provision of apprenticeship levy or Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of a supplier to deliver Apprenticeships to Service Personnel of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps ( RAVC). The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) delivers apprenticeship training to Soldiers of the British Army. The Authority is seeking Service Providers to support delivery of the apprenticeship to the AGC and RMP. The Contract duration will be 6 years from 01 August 2025 (Subject to continued provision of apprenticeship levy or Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049659
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009364-2025
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
£11,211,090 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,234,622 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
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

TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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