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title: "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - DELIVERY OF THE BUSINESS SKILLS ELEMENT OF THE RCDS COURSE - 2018"
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# TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - DELIVERY OF THE BUSINESS SKILLS ELEMENT OF THE RCDS COURSE - 2018

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6ce6e63-2ae6-4cd4-bc1c-0df45e743d47

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - DELIVERY OF THE BUSINESS SKILLS ELEMENT OF THE RCDS COURSE - 2018", which falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, reflecting its low threshold status. The tender period concluded on 7th June 2018, with the contract period running from 11th June to 31st August 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £47,000, has the Institute of Directors as the supplier and was officially published on 22nd June 2018, but the actual award date was 8th June 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in providing education and training services, particularly those specialising in leadership and strategic management training. Companies with experience in delivering training to military personnel and government officials would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, organisations focused on developing business skills and strategic thinking in varied sectors may also explore potential partnerships or contracts with the Ministry of Defence for future projects.

## Notice

Through the RCDS delivery of their international strategic studies programme is to prepare selected senior military officers, government officials and other individuals as appropriate, for senior leadership and management roles by developing strategic understanding and the capacity for strategic thinking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e6a747-028d-4c3e-9b2a-23255cf56992 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2018 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e6a747-028d-4c3e-9b2a-23255cf56992

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41e6a747-028d-4c3e-9b2a-23255cf56992
  22nd June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5d4bfc2-0517-4f3f-9c50-66eaa9dc626d
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/005cd4d7-9402-490e-96a6-e2dca641a825
  Schedule of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd4506fa-fdb9-4dfe-a769-6895e8ebd6ee
  SC1A Purchase Order

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