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title: "Provision of Professional Role Players"
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# Provision of Professional Role Players

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3938a585-2b8b-44d5-9b69-5b200db8db74

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for "Provision of Professional Role Players," classified under specialist training services. This contract, valued at £1.8 million, is designed to ensure high-quality support during military training courses for Intelligence Specialists. The contract period is set from 15 August 2022 to 14 August 2024, and the procurement method utilised was selective, following a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 17 June 2022, and the contract has been awarded to one selected supplier.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that can provide qualified role players with Security Clearance (SC) and adhere to confidentiality agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the Ministry's focus on enhancing the realism of military training. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for future contracts within the defence sector, allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities in a highly specialised field.

## Notice

Defence Intelligence Training Group require professional Role Players to deliver high-quality support to scenarios during military training courses. This is to ensure Training Providers can deliver the essential realism required to provide modern and realistic training to Intelligence Specialists. Contractor will be required to ensure the consistent supply of suitably qualified Role Players. All Role Players must hold a minimum of SC clearance. and will need to sign the Official Secrets Act and a Confidentiality Agreement. Envisaged number of candidates invited to the Tender stage is 6. Objective Criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: The 6 highest scoring bidders in the DPQQ will be invited to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c65ab7-c6ce-405f-a21f-269dd8c83565 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2022 - 14 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS34 8HH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2022 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c65ab7-c6ce-405f-a21f-269dd8c83565

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c65ab7-c6ce-405f-a21f-269dd8c83565
  12th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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