Planning

Admin support for Army EPAO delivering HM Forces Serviceperson apprenticeship

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 07:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence, a central government authority located in Andover, UK, is currently at the planning stage for a tender titled "Admin support for Army EPAO delivering HM Forces Serviceperson apprenticeship." This contract falls under the "services" category, specifically education and training services, with a total estimated value of £2,125,000. The procurement is planned to address administrative support needs for Army EPAO and is expected to span a period from 31st January 2027 to 30th January 2032. A future notice regarding further details is anticipated to be published by 28th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a substantial public sector project. Businesses experienced in providing education and training services, especially those familiar with administrative support, would find this tender particularly suitable. Successful engagement could offer substantial business growth, visibility, and experience within the highly revered Ministry of Defence framework, enhancing the potential for subsequent public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Admin support for Army EPAO delivering HM Forces Serviceperson apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of admin support for Army EPAO delivering HM Forces Serviceperson apprenticeship

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021031-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
AAP Commercial/Procure
Contact Email
armycomrcl-procure-aap-mailbox@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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