Planning

Command and Staff Academic Provision Re-Procurement UK1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage for the 'Command and Staff Academic Provision Re-Procurement UK1'. This procurement process is part of the Future Academic Provision (FAP) Programme, aiming to provide education and training services in the Professional Defence & Security Education sector. The process is categorised under services, with a focus on delivering courses that may include degree awards up to RQF level 8. The procurement involves primary delivery locations in Shrivenham and London, while future courses could potentially be delivered overseas. The planned contract period is set to commence on 5th January 2027 and conclude on 31st August 2035, with a future notice date scheduled for the 30th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for institutions and businesses specialising in defence and security education and training services. The ability to offer degree qualifications and participate in the delivery of sophisticated training programmes makes it appealing to universities, educational bodies, and training providers. Organisations with expertise in developing accredited learning programmes on both a physical and virtual scale would be particularly well-suited to compete. This procurement could facilitate business growth by expanding educational offerings and potentially reaching new markets, including international locations.

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Notice Title

Command and Staff Academic Provision Re-Procurement UK1

Notice Description

Command and Staff Academic Provision Re-Procurement. Part of Future Academic Provision (FAP) Programme. FAP aims to continually design, develop, and deliver Professional Defence & Security Education (PDSE) and training services, including the ability to award degrees up to RQF level 7 and potentially 8, recognising prior accredited learning. There are two primary delivery sites (Shrivenham and London) in addition to a virtual footprint on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE). There are aspirations to deliver courses to other locations which may include overseas. Please see Procurement Identifer (OCID) ocds-h6vhtk-04ed09 for more information on Future Academic Provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052205
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026167-2025
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2027 - 31 Aug 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrcl-jfd@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHRIVENHAM
Postcode
SN6 8LA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Watchfield & Shrivenham
Westminster Constituency
Witney

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