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PROVISION OF ADVENTUROUS TRAINING INSTRUCTORS - EUROPE

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 14:10

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 08:39

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09 Jul 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors - Europe," awarding the contract to Way Beyond, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Germany. The procurement falls under the industry category of Specialist Training Services and is geographically focused on the Allgäu and Harz Mountain regions of Germany, with potential activities in other European countries. The contract, commencing on 8 October 2025 and valid until 7 October 2030, is valued at £3,601,287.35 and was awarded through a direct procurement method, justified due to an unsuccessful open competition where one non-compliant bid was received. This award pertains to the training category and aims to support the Joint Service Mountain Training Wing as part of the Army Adventurous Training Group, delivering activities such as paragliding, skiing, and mountaineering.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adventure and specialist training services, particularly those with expertise in outdoor and adventurous sports. The direct award to Way Beyond highlights the potential for SMEs to secure similar contracts when there is a failure in the competitive bidding process. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive training activities, such as paragliding courses, rock climbing, and skiing, would find themselves well-suited to compete in future procurements of a similar nature. The structured contract until 2030 allows for stable, long-term engagements, encouraging firms to develop a strong presence in the European training services market.

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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

Procurement Information

Army Commercial (the Authority) conducted an Open Competition for the Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors - Europe. One tender was received, which was deemed non-compliant". Therefore, in the absence of tenders, suitable tenders or applications in response to the competitive process undertaken, the Authority shall enter into negotiations with Way Beyond (Germany) Poststrasse 1 87541 Bad Hindelang / Germany, Registered Company Number 09780123. (The intended Contractor) to achieve a compliant bid. This requirement shall be placed in accordance with the UK Procurement Act 2023, section 43 (Switching to direct award), paragraph (1) (a) - (c), pursuant to paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 (Direct award justifications).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,601,287 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Tom Shields
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-hc-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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAY BEYOND

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