Planning

Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills and Cultural Awareness Delivery - UK1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 10:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process under the open procedure for the delivery of functional skills and cultural awareness training at the Infantry Training Centre (ITC). This opportunity falls under the industry category of staff training services, identified by the CPV code 80511000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key activities scheduled, including a future notice expected by 16 February 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £6,395,758.58 GBP, with a gross amount of £7,674,910.29 GBP, and spans from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with the possibility for renewal. The procurement process adheres to the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services to participate in a long-term governmental contract, fostering revenue growth and sector visibility. Enterprises well-suited for this opportunity include those specialising in the delivery of functional skills training, particularly in the fields of English and maths, alongside cultural awareness and language instruction. The open procedure is accessible, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively. Businesses with expertise in meeting the training needs of defence organisations will find this tender particularly advantageous, as the Ministry of Defence seeks high-quality service delivery for their personnel development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills and Cultural Awareness Delivery - UK1

Notice Description

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

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/001341-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Commercial Officer
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-fa-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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