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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE - Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65d89170-3a1c-4006-be6c-e00d7e61b591

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has completed the procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme". This project falls under the Education and Training Services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, enabling qualified suppliers to submit tenders. The tender period ended on 31st July 2021, while the contract, valued at £30,604,448, commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly for those specialising in apprenticeship training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage in this procurement, given their suitability for the contract. Companies offering innovative training solutions, particularly those with a focus on military or vocational training, would be well-positioned to compete for future related contracts. The involvement of established suppliers like Babcock International Group and TQ Education and Training Limited indicates a competitive landscape that could benefit emerging players looking to break into this niche market.

## Notice

Apprenticeship Training Provider Service Contracts for the Army Apprenticeship Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8115e51-712f-4402-bad1-9f4b1a5e0ab3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,604,448 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,604,448 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP; THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP; TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8115e51-712f-4402-bad1-9f4b1a5e0ab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8115e51-712f-4402-bad1-9f4b1a5e0ab3
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7210d14a-8f65-4bc6-89ef-978449b96748
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8e00cae-8f95-420e-9699-553279a168ba
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4596df30-f26d-4b7a-9156-230ca81dc9d1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1568282c-acfc-4328-9d8e-b49d86a9f62f

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