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title: "External Assistance for the Individual Training, Education and Development Programme"
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# External Assistance for the Individual Training, Education and Development Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3977209c-c4ba-4aa8-a969-e54b07686d9d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract under the Crown Commercial's RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) for "External Assistance for the Individual Training, Education and Development Programme". The procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000). Located in Andover, England (postcode SP11 8HT), the contract commenced on 4th November 2024 and will continue until 3rd May 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £289,000 GBP. The procurement process employed was selective and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The final award date was 17th October 2024, and the contract was publicly announced on 28th October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive training, education, and development support. The procurement is particularly suited for large firms like PA Consulting Services Ltd, which secured the contract. Nevertheless, it also underscores the Ministry of Defence's openness to engaging Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped with expertise in managing training programmes and possessing the capacity to deliver services within the specified timeframe will find such opportunities conducive to expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Call-Off Contract awarded under the Crown Commercial RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) for the provision of External Assistance for the Individual Training, Education and Development Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db4d13-2def-412b-a4da-4a9090f69dc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £289,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,000 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db4d13-2def-412b-a4da-4a9090f69dc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db4d13-2def-412b-a4da-4a9090f69dc2
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/996e147a-6fb4-48a5-b7ed-6b2874cea632

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