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title: "Future Academic Provision Request For Information"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Future Academic Provision Request For Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a717c56-995e-4e2b-bfd5-0aa06f71fcf4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (Strategic Command Commercial) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Future Academic Provision Request For Information" (RFI). This tender falls within the Education and Training Services industry category and encompasses activities at key locations, including Shrivenham, London, and potentially other international sites. The primary aim is to design, develop, and deliver Professional Defence & Security Education and training services, at levels up to RQF 7 and potentially 8. The engagement end date for this procurement process is set for 23 January 2025, and interested parties have until this date to participate in the market engagement. The Ministry is seeking information to understand the current market position on key themes relevant to the Future Academic Provision requirement.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in academic and training services for defence and security sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, recognising the Ministry of Defence's focus on broadening its supplier base. Ideal candidates are those with the capability to deliver high-quality educational and training programmes, potentially with an international reach. Engaging in this RFI could position organisations favourably for future contracting opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Strategic Command Commercial are currently inviting responses to a Request for Information (RFI) on key themes surrounding the Future Academic Provision (FAP) requirement. FAP aims to continually design, develop, and deliver Professional Defence & Security Education (PDSE) and training services, including the ability to award degrees up to RQF level 7 and potentially 8, recognising prior accredited learning. There are two primary delivery sites (Shrivenham and London) in addition to a virtual footprint on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE). There are aspirations to deliver courses to other locations which may include overseas. The aim of the RFI is to understand the current market position in relation to key themes as outlined in the attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2082ec8-f462-436b-bd66-cac2b96e36c0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SHRIVENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN6 8LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Watchfield & Shrivenham |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 14:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2082ec8-f462-436b-bd66-cac2b96e36c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2082ec8-f462-436b-bd66-cac2b96e36c0
  18th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1187ebc0-9810-4921-8b33-bc99e811cff5
  Future Academic Provision Request For Information (RFI). Issued: 18/12/24

## Notice URLs

- https://www.da.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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