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title: "Supply of European Ropes Courses Association (ERCA) Practioner Training"
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# Supply of European Ropes Courses Association (ERCA) Practioner Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a34b02e5-49a5-445d-bbf0-9094852302c0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply of European Ropes Courses Association (ERCA) Practitioner Training." This contract falls under the education and training services category and was initiated on 16 May 2018, with the tender period ending on 5 March 2018. The contract's effective period is from 3 April 2018 to 31 March 2020, with a total value of £72,675. The services were to be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the training and educational services sector, particularly those with expertise in ropes courses and outdoor activities. Companies that specialise in delivering high-quality training programmes, especially those competent to work within military settings or with government agencies, would be well-placed to compete for such contracts. The award was granted to Capita Business Services Limited, highlighting the potential for innovative training solutions in this niche market.

## Notice

Provision of European Ropes Courses Association (ERCA) Practioner Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9c63fc-6b73-45c5-8635-d4b635b2f355 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,675 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| 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

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9c63fc-6b73-45c5-8635-d4b635b2f355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9c63fc-6b73-45c5-8635-d4b635b2f355
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a69c973a-3a99-4fa5-b4c3-d0e4ed5d3cba
  Offer_of_Contract_Redacted

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