Planning

The Provision of a Part-Time, Distance Learning, Online BEng/BSc Foundation Degree (FD)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 13:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence seeks to procure a part-time, distance learning, online BEng/BSc Foundation Degree designed for engineering and cyberspace aviators. This tender focuses on Training Programme Services within the services sector and is to be initiated in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, with a strategic milestone of 10th October 2025 for responses to the Request for Information (RFI), the tender is anticipated to commence from 5th January 2026. It has a projected contract period of five years with an estimated gross value of £4,000,800 under a central government authority classification. Interested parties may prepare for the procurement process leading to the release of further notices by 13th October 2025.

This opportunity promises significant business growth potential for entities providing educational training solutions, particularly those specialising in engineering and cyberspace disciplines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability outlined within the tender documentation. The procurement stage offers businesses the chance to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a major public authority, contributing to professional education at an institutional level. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality, recognised academic programmes will be well-positioned to bid competitively on this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Part-Time, Distance Learning, Online BEng/BSc Foundation Degree (FD)

Notice Description

The aim of the requirement is to provide a Professional Body-recognised UK BEng/BSc FD to engineering and cyberspace aviators from the Engineer and Cyberspace Professions (previously known as RAF Trade Groups (TGs) 1,4,5 & 13 before Graduation of the Professions), maximising the use of Recognised Prior Learning. Composition of the Professions and Ranks, The duration of the contract is intended to be 5 years and is anticipated to commence January 2026

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05998a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056241-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tammy.evans183@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV3 7EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Graiseley
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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