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title: "Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme-Awarded Contract-Contract Award"
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# Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme-Awarded Contract-Contract Award

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2597cea7-b388-4f99-9105-21a94a210aa8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme. The contract involves system quality assurance assessment and review services, administrative educational services, education and training services, and training services. The contract value is £9,340,650 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure above threshold. The contract period is from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2030.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialised in system quality assurance, educational services, and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, England, is the buying organisation. The contract aims to enhance the Army's apprenticeship programme through the provision of expert advice and support.

## Notice

Transparency Notice- Provision of Business Support Services to the Army Apprenticeship Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da8f8fe-9e24-450f-87bd-6c5bbac0e78c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,340,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £934,065,000 |
| 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 | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WBL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da8f8fe-9e24-450f-87bd-6c5bbac0e78c
- 15 Jan 2024 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b8dd49-27e1-484b-baeb-df09a348e0ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da8f8fe-9e24-450f-87bd-6c5bbac0e78c
  2nd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90b8dd49-27e1-484b-baeb-df09a348e0ac
  15th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57317
  Link to e Sourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d828ed2-fa14-4ff3-8896-c5f87de8d6e5
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