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title: "ETS Professional Development Pathway"
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# ETS Professional Development Pathway

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b296ead-0535-4dbe-95f7-6b37a52a16f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the ETS Professional Development Pathway, conducted by the Ministry of Defence, has recently concluded, with the contract awarded to the University of Southampton for a total value of £1,771,411. This contract falls under the education and training services category, primarily located in the South East of England. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and was officially awarded on 14 February 2022, with the contract duration beginning on 1 May 2022 and set to end on 1 May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational service providers and training specialists aiming to enhance their profiles within the defence sector. Businesses that specialise in higher education qualifications, particularly in teacher training and professional development programmes, would be well-positioned to explore partnerships or future contracts within this framework. Engaging in innovative programme development and delivery could further establish a competitive edge in this evolving market.

## Notice

The ETS Professional Development Contract provides a PGCE and Master's qualification to all officers joining the AGC(ETS) so that they are Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) to fulfil their roles as the Army's Learning and Development (L&D) specialists. The supplier will be expected to develop and deliver a blended programme leading to the award of a PGCE, develop and deliver a blended programme which builds on the PGCE and leads to the award of a Master's degree.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdc0fa3-8e0a-42f5-b370-5024cce68fb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 1 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,771,411 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,771,411 |
| 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 8HJ |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdc0fa3-8e0a-42f5-b370-5024cce68fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcdc0fa3-8e0a-42f5-b370-5024cce68fb8
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06d9ba19-afae-49d0-a9cd-7ac96a941ae8

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