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PROVISION OF ADVENTUROUS TRAINING INSTRUCTORS - EUROPE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for the "Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors - Europe" contract, focusing on specialist training services in the defence and security industry category. This initiative involves providing civilian contracted instructors to deliver various adventurous training activities, such as paragliding, mountaineering, rock climbing, kayaking, and skiing, primarily in the Allgäu and Harz Mountain regions of Germany, with occasional activities in other European countries. The procurement process, which is open and classified under an open procedure, is set to ensure continuity for the Army Adventurous Training (AT). Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 30 April 2025, the enquiry period on 24 April 2025, and the award period concluding on 9 June 2025. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £2,160,000 and will commence on 8 July 2025, lasting until 8 July 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adventurous and specialist training services to expand their operations into the defence sector. Companies proficient in training military personnel, particularly in disciplines like paragliding, mountaineering, and skiing, will find this contract particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement evaluation will consider technical criteria, social value, and cost, adhering to a Value for Money Index methodology. Businesses that can meet the stringent technical requirements, such as holding certifications like British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) Alpine Level 2 or 3, International Mountain Leader, and British Canoeing (BC) Coaching qualifications, stand a strong chance to benefit from this lucrative and prestigious contract.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF ADVENTUROUS TRAINING INSTRUCTORS - EUROPE

Notice Description

Provision of civilian contracted instructors to deliver directed Adventurous Training (AT) activities, mainly in the Allgau and Harz Mountain regions of Germany, but also occasionally in other European countries. The primary User of this contract is the Joint Service Mountain Training Wing (Bavaria) (JSMTW(Bav)), which is a sub-unit of the Joint Service Mountain Training Centre (JSMTC). JSMTC is a Unit within the Army Adventurous Training Group (AATG). Activities include: - Paragliding Courses (i) Elementary and Club Pilot (CP) (ii) Paragliding Club Coach (PCC) and Paragliding Pilot Training (PGT) (iii) Paragliding Club Pilot (PCP) - Summer Moutaineering Courses (i) Foundation and Leader courses - Rock Climbing Courses (i) All Rock Climbing Courses as detailed in JSP 419 - Alpine Mountaineering (i) All Alpine Courses as detailed in JSP 419 - Winter Climbing Courses (i) All Winter Climbing Courses - Kayasking Canoeing Courses (i) Foundation (ii) K3N or O3N - Skiing Courses (i) Foundation 1 and 2 Courses (ii) Foundation 3, Ski Leader 2 & 3, ALPSKI and SMT/SMI Instructor Courses (iii) Ski Leader 1 Courses (iv) Adaptive Courses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013151-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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