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title: "701578717 - University Short Courses for MOD"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-07-19"
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# 701578717 - University Short Courses for MOD

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a87d78f-af39-4655-8a11-f2e52b275e94

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the provision of University Short Courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD. The contract, valued at £2,260,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method in a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to start on September 1, 2023, and end on September 1, 2027. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, located in England, chose multiple universities as suppliers for this service procurement.

This tender for University Short Courses offers significant business opportunities for SMEs in the adult-education services sector at university level. Companies specialising in providing educational services and courses for personal development would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract award signifies a partnership between the Ministry of Defence and various universities to deliver essential training services, creating a platform for business growth within the education industry.

## Notice

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT for The Provision of University Short Courses to meet the personal development aspirations for MOD - Contract Awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553cf235-2749-4e00-bbbc-bc4793eb5208 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,260,000 |
| 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 | RAF HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY; BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY; COVENTRY UNIVERSITY; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD; UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL; UNIVERSITY OF EXETER; UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN; UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH; UNIVERSITY OF WEST OF ENGLAND; UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553cf235-2749-4e00-bbbc-bc4793eb5208

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553cf235-2749-4e00-bbbc-bc4793eb5208
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://701578717-UniversityShortCourseProgram(USCP)-ContractREDACTED-OSC.rtf
  REDACTED CONTRACT

## Notice URLs

- http://701578717

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