Planning

Data Analytics Level 4 Pipeline Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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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 announced a planned procurement process for a project titled "Data Analytics Level 4 Pipeline Notice". This opportunity falls under the category of education and training services, specifically focusing on data analytics with a project delivery aspect. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 9th January 2026, and the award period expected to conclude by 1st April 2026. The procurement method adopted is a competitive flexible procedure, allowing for selective participation. The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority, is spearheading this procurement valued at £4,500,000, with services expected to commence in April 2026 and continue until April 2028, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in data analytics and related educational services. SMEs and large enterprises with a strong technical capability to fulfil the Statement of Requirements (SOR) are encouraged to express their interest. As the procurement method is selective, businesses with innovative solutions and proven experience in similar projects will likely have an edge in the competitive flexible procedure. Companies focusing on digital transformation, analytics solutions, and project management in education contexts will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Analytics Level 4 Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Data Analytics Level 4 with Project Delivery Focus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085036-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

80000000 - Education and 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
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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