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The Provision of Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills and Cultural Awareness Delivery

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 May 2026 at 14:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 10:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills and Cultural Awareness Delivery". This project, valued at £4,658,270.40, falls under the services category and encompasses delivery at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure and has transitioned through various stages, including planning and tender, to its current award status. The contract, signed on 10 June 2026, is active with a period starting from 1 September 2026 and ending on 31 August 2029, with possible renewals extending up to 31 August 2031. The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, served as the primary contracting authority, facilitating an open procedure to ensure competitive participation.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those competent in functional skills and cultural training. SMEs, like The Colleges Partnership Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities due to the nature of the services required. Businesses capable of delivering tailored training solutions with an understanding of military contexts would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The procurement underlines a focus on value for money and quality delivery, which encourages businesses to align their proposals with these critical evaluation criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills and Cultural Awareness Delivery

Notice Description

Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills (English and maths) and Culture and English Language Training (CELT) Delivery at Catterick.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 option years (or part thereof), solely at the Authority's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06019a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055078-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,395,758 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,395,758 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,881,892 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,881,892 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
19 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Colleges Partnership

Further Information

Notice Documents

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