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title: "Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support Services"
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# Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14483882-9e99-4a6d-943c-3d612de1f695

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support Services under the title "Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support Services". This procurement process falls under the Research services industry category and is located in Andover, England (postal code SP11 8HJ). The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 2nd September 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 31st October 2028. The total contract value is £801,666.67.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that specialise in adult learning and policy compliance. SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the contract's suitability criteria. The awarded contract to the National Learning and Work Institute suggests that organisations with a strong focus on educational research and compliance with national policies are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This procurement can enable businesses to expand their footprint in the government sector and align with strategic educational and developmental goals.

## Notice

RM6126 Research and Insights DPS - Further Competition - 712088451 The Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support contract, is to assist Army, Learning and Development (L&D) with specialist influence capability providing support to adult learning to remain compliant with national UK policy and government initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9c0161-bc19-4c1e-bf5d-112e0cd1bdca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £801,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £801,666 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW11 8HJ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL LEARNING AND WORK INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9c0161-bc19-4c1e-bf5d-112e0cd1bdca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b9c0161-bc19-4c1e-bf5d-112e0cd1bdca
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d5da22e-2fa4-4a5d-8cd9-87e4896ca5f2
  Redacted Order Form

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