Planning

The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 14:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process to secure qualified civilian instructors for Joint Service Adventurous Training and Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training. The contracting opportunity, identified by the Ministry of Defence's office in Andover, falls under the education and training services category and is planned for various locations across the UK and overseas. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st July 2026. Interested parties should note the future notice date on 9th March 2026 for further details. The procurement is open procedure, aimed at selecting a contractor capable of supplementing MOD staff over a two-year term, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in adventurous training and educational services to engage in Defence sector activities. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary-community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide high-quality, professional instructors with relevant qualifications. With a gross contract value estimated at £3,000,000, this offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for firms that can demonstrate expertise in delivering safety-compliant and resilience-focused training programmes. Seasonal demand and readiness for short-notice support will be advantageous for competing entities. Interested businesses should showcase their ability to meet the Ministry's exacting standards to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructors

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking a contractor to provide qualified civilian instructors to deliver Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) and the Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT) element of the Army Leadership Development Programme (ALDP) at various locations across the UK and overseas. These programmes aim to enhance the leadership, resilience, and operational capability of Service Personnel through activities such as mountaineering, sailing, kayaking, caving, and mountain biking. Training will be delivered in accordance with MOD standards and National Governing Body (NGB) frameworks. The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years. Instructors must hold relevant qualifications, be ALeRT-trained, and meet all professional, safety, and security requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing instructors to supplement MOD staff capacity, with demand varying seasonally and short-notice support occasionally required. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of Service Personnel through adventurous training, with a focus on leadership and resilience. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet the specified requirements and provide high-quality, professional instructors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064df2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012440-2026
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, VCSE
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
ermira.masha102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
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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