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title: "Provision of PES Next Steps: Rangers Courses and Specialist Weapons School (SWS) Courses Reviews"
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# Provision of PES Next Steps: Rangers Courses and Specialist Weapons School (SWS) Courses Reviews

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7dcf072-2210-45ce-9cc3-930d42548e46

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to The University of Chichester for the provision of PES Next Steps: Rangers Courses and Specialist Weapons School (SWS) Courses Reviews in the analysis services category. The contract, valued at £299,964 GBP, involves understanding the physical demands and fitness standards for Machine Gun, Mortar, and Anti-Tank commanders' courses. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from September 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, with the tender period ending on August 17, 2022. The location of delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity from the Ministry of Defence could be beneficial for businesses that offer analysis services related to physical employment standards and fitness requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering specialised courses and reviews could find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The tender process has already concluded, with The University of Chichester being the successful supplier. Businesses interested in similar contracts should focus on meeting the specific physical competency needs outlined for the designated courses within the contract scope.

## Notice

Transparency purposes only. This contract has already been awarded. Physical Employment Standards (PES) reflect the minimum physical competences required to meet the physical demands of a job. They are measured using evidence-based validated tests that are undertaken through-career. PES have been developed for all Regts and Corps of the British Army, with the transition phase due to complete in April 2023. This contract is to understand the following: Physical demands and fitness standards to be attained to enable successful completion of Machine Gun, Mortar, and Anti-Tank commanders' courses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12b82be-84dc-4921-85eb-02d7d2332561 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,964 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,964 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2022 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12b82be-84dc-4921-85eb-02d7d2332561

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a12b82be-84dc-4921-85eb-02d7d2332561
  26th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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