Tender

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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 is actively seeking services for delivering Functional Skills in English and maths, along with Cultural Awareness and Language Training at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick. This procurement, categorised under staff training services, is currently in the tender stage. The associated legal basis for this tender is governed by UK legislation 2023/54. Key deadlines include the submission end date on the 26th of March 2026 and the enquiry period concluding on the 10th of March 2026. Product delivery is scheduled to commence on the 1st of September 2026 and conclude by the 31st of August 2029, with potential renewals extending until 2031. This open procedure requires bids to be submitted electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and cultural training services. With a total estimated contract value exceeding £7.67 million, it is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes that focus on both technical skills and cultural adaptability. Firms with a robust framework in delivering quality and performance-driven training modules stand to benefit immensely given the Ministry of Defence's emphasis on value for money. Additionally, the procurement is designed with a possibility for contract renewal, enabling sustained business growth and continuity for successful bidders. The contract's appeal is further enhanced given its strategic location within the United Kingdom.

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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/016940-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,395,758 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,395,758 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 8HT
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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