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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process regarding the delivery of Level 6 Ordnance Munitions Explosive (OME) Professional (integrated degree) apprenticeship training. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in Andover, United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement for this procurement is scheduled from 29 June 2026 to 30 July 2026, allowing potential suppliers to express interest and complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire. The process aims to assess market capability and risks before finalising the procurement strategy, with the full tender anticipated to follow an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, focusing on educational service providers capable of delivering integrated degree apprenticeships. The contract, valued at £1,980,000, is set to run from 1 September 2027 to 30 September 2032. Business growth can be achieved by tapping into the demand for specialised training in the defence sector, with the Ministry of Defence offering a stable and high-profile client. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in curriculum development and training delivery, combined with an understanding of defence requirements, would be well suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

The delivery of Level 6 Ordnance Munitions Explosive (OME) Professional (integrated degree)

Notice Description

The delivery of Level 6 Ordnance Munitions Explosive (OME) Professional (integrated degree) apprenticeship to the RLC

Planning Information

Prelimary Market Engagement Notice – Future Provision of Apprenticeship Training The Authority is undertaking a market engagement exercise to explore options for the future provision of apprenticeship training for the ST0754 Level 6 Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship. This market engagement activity will take place over a one-month period, from 29 June 2026 to 30 July 2026, and is intended to help the Authority better understand supplier capability, delivery approaches, market capacity, and potential risks prior to determining its procurement strategy. This exercise is not a call for competition, and participation will not confer any advantage or influence any future procurement process. Suppliers interested in participating are invited to submit an Expression of Interest by email to ArmyComrcl-Procure-AAP-Mailbox@mod.gov.uk. Upon receipt, a Market Engagement Questionnaire will be issued for completion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060614-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£1,980,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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