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715763452-RFA SCPM Future Training Requirement-UK5

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 09:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, has completed the procurement process for training services under the title "715763452-RFA SCPM Future Training Requirement-UK5," specifically for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel regarding the use of the SCPM Safety Management System. The procurement falls under the "services" category and involves a direct award to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd, valued at £439,452, inclusive of VAT, over a three-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The targeted industry category is personnel-training services, and this process is governed by the UK Public Procurement Act 2023 with a special regime for defence and security. The award status remains pending with a standstill period concluding on 17th February 2026, indicating the imminent finalisation of the contract.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses within the training and defence sector, particularly those specialising in safety management systems and personnel training. Companies, especially SMEs like Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd, can capitalise on the technical expertise requirement as the contract specifies the importance of technical knowledge and OEM credentials, creating a niche for specialised service providers. Entities with the capability to offer advanced training solutions to military or governmental bodies and possessing OEM status for relevant equipment are best suited to participate in such targeted procurement processes, fostering further business development in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715763452-RFA SCPM Future Training Requirement-UK5

Notice Description

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd for the provision of training to Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel in the use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on RFA ships. The contract will be for a term of 3 years and has an estimated contract value of PS439,452.00 (inclusive of VAT).

Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd for the provision of training to Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel in the use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on RFA ships. The contract will be for a term of 3 years and has an estimated contract value of PS439,452.00 (inclusive of VAT). It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 (single supplier - technical reasons) applies. This is because Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the installed equipment. Only the OEM has the technical knowledge and understanding required to deliver the training in the use of the installed equipment. There is an absence of competition for technical reasons, as only this supplier can supply the services required. There are no reasonable alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06479d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
malgorzata.barnes147@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIR JOSEPH ISHERWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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