Tender

Provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 15:39

Planning

14 May 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, United Kingdom, is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is being held across the UK. As of 29 September 2025, the procurement process is in the tender stage, employing a selective procurement method known as the Competitive Flexible procedure. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest on 24 October 2025, and the enquiry period ending on 7 October 2025. The contract is projected to run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2032, with a substantial contract value estimated at £19.44 million.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in higher education, vocational training, and apprenticeship programmes. The procurement process allows companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in a competitive environment aimed at delivering high-quality educational services. Businesses that excel in offering a blend of technical proficiency and social value will find this tender attractive, as the evaluation criteria include a 70% focus on non-cost elements such as technical capability and social value contributions. This tender presents a significant opportunity to contribute to a long-term government contract, facilitating business expansion and establishment within the government procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

Notice Description

The provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060666-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£19,440,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£19,440,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
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
Adrian Bryczkowski
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

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