Tender

The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 12:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 14:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for the contract titled "The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) Support," aimed at supporting the Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT) element of the Army Leadership Development Programme across various locations in the UK and overseas. This active procurement process falls within the education and training services category under an open procedure method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 21st April 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 10th April 2026. The procurement process is set within the context of enhancing leadership and resilience among service personnel through activities such as mountaineering, sailing, kayaking, caving, and mountain biking, under MOD standards and National Governing Body frameworks. The initial contract period is two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years, starting from 1st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in adventure training and outdoor instructor services to align with the high standards of the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the development of military personnel. Companies with qualified instructors who hold relevant certifications and are ALeRT-trained, adhering to professional, safety, and security requirements, will have the advantage. Particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, this venture calls for expertise in delivering robust and high-quality training. The financial value of the contract is substantial, with a gross amount of £2,400,000, offering a lucrative avenue for growth and partnership with a prominent central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) Support

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. 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. The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two-year term and an option to extend for a further two years.

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/026227-2026
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, 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-05-25

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 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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