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title: "Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST) Interim"
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# Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST) Interim

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd04471-95cb-4f75-949d-ddddf0a10c00

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), has awarded a contract for the Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) Interim project. This procurement falls within the 'Training and simulation in military electronic systems' industry category, with a contract value of £50 million. The award was made on 26th February 2020, and the contract period is set to commence on 8th July 2020 and extend until 7th July 2025. The procurement method used was not specified, and the contract covers various delivery addresses, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in military training and simulation services. Companies with expertise in providing high-level exercise support for complex military operations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The tender highlights the need for a technical service supporting Combined Joint Task Force Exercises, thus inviting suppliers capable of innovative simulations and training solutions to participate in future tenders related to this extensive programme.

## Notice

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement for Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST). JCAST provides a simulation and training capability that will provide a technical service with support to deliver Tier 2, 3 and potentially 4 level exercises. JCAST is required to support Combined Joint Task Force Exercises to prepare Competitive Joint Task Force Headquarters for Operations. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training and simulation in military electronic systems.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5658880-8982-4abe-908c-8f85be83a59b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2020 - 7 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASS CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2020 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5658880-8982-4abe-908c-8f85be83a59b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5658880-8982-4abe-908c-8f85be83a59b
  1st March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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