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title: "Learning and Development - Access to Higher Education Course"
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# Learning and Development - Access to Higher Education Course

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5909a9e1-81ce-4a65-9e2d-99577cb24259

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has awarded a contract for Staff training services to Capita Business Services Limited. The contract titled "Learning and Development - Access to Higher Education Course" involves training NCOs in Business Management through a distance learning online program. The total contract value is £128,682.25, with a contract period from 3rd January 2024 to 15th April 2026 including delivery to postal code GU11 2JN.

This opportunity for business growth involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking opportunities in staff training services can compete with large organisations. Businesses with expertise in online learning platforms and academic qualifications can find this tender well-suited for their capabilities.

## Notice

NOTE - This is NOT an opportunity - this contract has been AWARDED Work Order under Contract 701578645 - MLS for Military Bespoke Learning Access to Higher Education (HE) pilot offers an academic qualification that qualifies an NCO to access multiple degree courses at different Universities without A-Levels, whilst still serving or post service. NCOs will undertake a distance learning online series of modules over 18 months leading to an Access to HE in Business Management qualification (broadly equivalent to 3 A-Levels).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097e6846-a3b8-425c-8da7-2db55fa4e7cf |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,682 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,682 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097e6846-a3b8-425c-8da7-2db55fa4e7cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097e6846-a3b8-425c-8da7-2db55fa4e7cf
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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