Tender

Data Analytics Level 4

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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 in the United Kingdom has issued a tender titled "Data Analytics Level 4" with a project delivery focus, conducted under a competitive flexible procedure. The tender is currently in the tenderUpdate stage, following the initial planning and tender phases. Located at Kentigern House, Glasgow, the procurement process is designated under the industry category as training services with a substantial contract value of £4,500,000. Interested parties must submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) by 20th February 2026, with an invitation to tender (ITT) slated for release on 2nd March 2026. The procurement method is selective, focusing on electronic submissions in English, and an award decision is anticipated by 16th April 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data analytics and training services. Companies with expertise in delivering Level 4 Data Analytics programmes and a strong project delivery track record will be well-suited for this tender. With the inclusion of an option year, the contract can potentially extend beyond its initial term, offering long-term opportunities for successful bidders. Participation in the market awareness day on 17th February 2026 will provide insights and clarifications essential for formulating competitive bids, thereby offering a robust platform for interested businesses to fortify their procurement strategies in this sector.

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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/007118-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.mcniven101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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