Tender

713514450 - Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 19:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender process titled "713514450 - Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers," classified under "Staff training services" (CPV code 80511000). This procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure and electronic submission method. The training is organised by the Bereavement and Aftercare Support (BAS) team, based in Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Andover, and will be conducted at several locations including Easingwold, York, and various selected Garrisons. The contract duration is three years with the possibility of two additional option years. The tender period ends on 11 March 2025, with the award period starting on 12 March 2025. The estimated contract value is £147,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide professional acting services, particularly those specialising in role play and training scenarios. Companies with experience in staff training, especially involving military or bereavement support, would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a stable engagement over three years with the potential for extension, providing a steady stream of work. The procurement process is open and transparent, inviting all qualified suppliers to submit their proposals electronically in English.

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Notice Title

713514450 - 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. Contract is for 3 years with 2 option years if required in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: 2 x 12 months option years available after the original contract end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003888-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Prajun Gurung
Contact Email
prajun.gurung229@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001638134

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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