This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 May 2026 at 11:44

AwardUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 13:17

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 08:56

TenderUpdate

27 Jan 2026 at 13:55

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 11:12

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 15:31

Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, has recently cancelled the procurement process titled "Data Analytics Level 4." This procurement was initially carried out under the legal basis of the 2023/54 UKPGA and categorised under the training services industry. The process was in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure procurement method. The cancellation occurred on 13th May 2026 following issues with the evaluation criteria and process inconsistencies. The authority is currently reviewing next steps, and updates will be provided through appropriate channels.

This tender represented a significant opportunity valued at around £4.5 million. Businesses focusing on data analytics and training services could find considerable growth avenues through such contracts. The procurement method, being a competitive flexible procedure, allows room for different approaches, promising opportunities for varied business sizes, including SMEs. Although the current tender has been cancelled, potential future opportunities might arise once the Ministry has resolved the existing issues, making it beneficial for companies to stay updated and prepared for subsequent openings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Data Analytics Level 4

Notice Description

Data Analytics Level 4 with Project Delivery Focus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option year at discretion of authority

Renewal: An option year will be included

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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