Tender

Army Orienteering Association (AOA) Training and Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 17:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "Army Orienteering Association (AOA) Training and Services" project. This tender, classified under public authority - central government, aims to support the AOA in delivering training courses, coaching, mapping services, competitions, and technical advice, including the provision of timing equipment and services. The procurement method is an open procedure and the main category is services. Key dates include the end of the tender submission period on 5th May 2025, the enquiry period closing on 9th April 2025, and the expected award decision by 9th June 2025. The successful contract will commence from 1st July 2025, spanning until 30th June 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension subject to financial approval.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in orienteering training, digital mapping services, staff training, and sports-event organisation. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive training solutions, technical services, and competition organisation would be well-suited to compete. The overall value of the contract, estimated at £296,184 gross, presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to expand their portfolio and establish stronger ties with government contracts. The open procedure allows for broad participation, ensuring that qualified suppliers can vie for this substantial project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Army Orienteering Association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Army Orienteering Association (AOA) Training and Services

Notice Description

This procurement is to support the Army Orienteering Association (AOA) to deliver training courses, coaching, mapping services, competitions and technical services. This includes technical advice and provision of timing equipment/services to deliver effective training, complying to British Orienteering National Governing Body rules and policies and 'safe-place, safe-training'.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: One 12 Month Extension Option (Subject to Financial Approval)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012644-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22114300 - Maps

71354100 - Digital mapping services

80511000 - Staff training services

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£246,820 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadia.ahmed109@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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