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title: "Contract for the delivery of the Falcon Training Service/WANT"
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# Contract for the delivery of the Falcon Training Service/WANT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a9ffb90-cec1-42a3-8a34-8fd7fde7916b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled “Contract for the delivery of the Falcon Training Service/WANT” to BAE Systems Operations Limited, estimated at £4,650,000 GBP. This contract falls within the industry category of Specialist Training Services and is located at RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton, England. The procurement process was completed under a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2022 and extending until 30th June 2024. The tender was awarded on 15th November 2021, and an award notice was published for transparency on 31st January 2022.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing specialist training support or related services may find a strong fit in this lucrative contract. As the procurement method was limited, interested businesses should consider partnerships or collaborations with larger organisations like BAE Systems to enhance their competitive edge. Engaging in such contracts can contribute significantly to business growth and increase market presence within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a 30 month contract with BAE Systems Operations Limited for the delivery Wide Area Network Training for Falcon. This notice is for the purposes of transparency only. All redactions have been completes in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Part 2 .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000c07e1-a9a1-4397-9ddd-7a0731f66466 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,650,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000c07e1-a9a1-4397-9ddd-7a0731f66466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000c07e1-a9a1-4397-9ddd-7a0731f66466
  31st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20de5b65-7683-49fd-a908-cd8098472326
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b4e017e-0298-4403-9019-5a1f18652287
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/342d74c8-4a98-4efd-9b8d-5781b924ef3f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec75eab9-c103-4977-bf03-cb7ceee43704
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/470ac917-53b7-4bd6-9a69-0ed434034b2b

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