Tender

The Provision Of Engineering Foundation Degree Scheme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 12:06

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for "The Provision Of Engineering Foundation Degree Scheme", aimed at providing a UK BEng/BSc Foundation Degree to engineering and cyberspace aviators. Located in Wolverhampton, this procurement falls under the higher education services category and is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12 April 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses must register and submit tenders electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 22 March 2026, while the contract award should be finalised by 27 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions capable of delivering professional body-recognised degrees in engineering and cyberspace domains. With a contract value totalling £4,000,000 for an initial term lasting until 2030, it is particularly suited to businesses with expertise in online and distance learning programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, and the evaluation will focus on quality and economic criteria as specified in the procurement documents. The contract allows businesses to expand their footprint in the higher education sector, enhancing their reputation and providing skilled professionals for defence and aerospace industries.

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Notice Title

The Provision Of Engineering Foundation Degree Scheme

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement to provide a Professional Body-recognised UK BEng/BSc FD to engineering and cyberspace aviators from the Engineer and Cyberspace Professions. Further details can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk)

Planning Information

Further instructions are included in the uploaded document -20250912_715631461 EFD PMEN For information purposes a draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) -20250801-Foundation Degree Contract_SOR-DRAFT The closing date and time for resposne to the RFI is 10 October 2025 at 17:30hrs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05998a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020325-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Today
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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