Planning

Army Apprenticeship Programme Royal Signals and Intelligence Corps Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 11:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 08:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the Army Apprenticeship Programme focused on the Royal Signals and Intelligence Corps Services. This involves the delivery of education and training services across the United Kingdom, with a total value estimated at £13,980,700 (net) and £16,776,840 (gross). The planned contract period is from August 2027 to July 2033, and the procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. Interested parties should note that future communication regarding the tender is scheduled for September 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services. Given its suitability criteria, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider applying. Unsurprisingly, this procurement aligns with central government objectives, offering long-term growth potential for businesses with portfolios geared towards service delivery within the defence sector and a capability to fulfil complex apprenticeship program requirements. Businesses with expertise in handling large-scale training projects and those able to navigate government procurement processes will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Army Apprenticeship Programme Royal Signals and Intelligence Corps Service

Notice Description

The Delivery of Apprenticeships to the Royal Signals and Intelligence Corps Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022231-2026
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
£13,980,700 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2033 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
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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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