---
title: "The Provision of Instructors in Support of Parachute Training for Pathfinders"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-07-30"
---

# The Provision of Instructors in Support of Parachute Training for Pathfinders

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of instructors to support parachute training for Pathfinders. This procurement falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV: 80511000). The contract, valued at £237,626.88 GBP, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled from 12th July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and it has now reached the award stage with the contract being activated as of 11th July 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in military or specialised training environments. Companies that are agile and can deliver high-quality training services will find this contract beneficial for their portfolio and growth prospects. As the contract is positioned under a direct procurement method, it indicates a streamlined process ideal for experienced contractors who can meet the specific needs defined by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This is not an opportunity, it is the publication of a contract award notice in accordance with the Govt's transparency agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b7de64-6dc5-4cd1-b39c-e0f1d0bbc1da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,626 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,626 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLIGHT-1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b7de64-6dc5-4cd1-b39c-e0f1d0bbc1da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71b7de64-6dc5-4cd1-b39c-e0f1d0bbc1da
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e3732d0-7639-415d-b426-e9bd71a1a71b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f7179e7-7864-4c37-9e41-68c14712280f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3d52f4e-96e3-4667-bb24-42ba73e59845
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48479c06-31f8-4c82-a224-b2d7b2886d7b.json.