--- title: "PROJECT ARIEL - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C" published: "2020-01-31" --- # PROJECT ARIEL - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT 2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b489987e-b7b5-4cad-a380-fd87ed966eb6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in the early stages of the procurement process for the "Project ARIEL - Early Market Engagement 2" initiative, aimed at enhancing military defence services. This tender opportunity, valued at £250 million, was published on 31st January 2020, with an expression of interest deadline set for 7th February 2020. Interested parties should submit their expressions via email, clearly indicating if they are small or medium enterprises. The tender period concludes on 12th February 2020, with delivery locations in the South East of the United Kingdom. The overall contract period expectedly spans from 5th September 2022 to 4th September 2032. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises specialised in training delivery and support services within the military sector. Companies that can provide innovative training solutions and collaborate with the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration are encouraged to participate. This initiative supports the broader vision of delivering internationally recognised training while creating partnerships and income generation opportunities, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand in the defence industry. ## Notice Please provide an expression of interest in attending no later than 7th February 2020 by emailing andy.hammond587@mod.gov.uk if your organisation is a small or medium enterprise, please make this clear in your expression of interest. The aim of the day will be to build upon the first ARIEL EME day and provide all attendees with an update to the vision for Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration (DCLPA) and an insight into current operation. There will also be a brief on the Wider Training Transformation Programme. In support of this, the RFI from the original EME day and an additional RFI will be sent to attendees in relation to Training Delivery and Support Services to inform the ARIEL scope. The Project ARIEL vision is: "through a whole force approach, the DCLPA will deliver internationally recognised training for military, commercial, government and academic customers, while leveraging partnership and income generation opportunities for the benefit of Defence". 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-winchester: Military defence services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c709efc9-4d54-41c8-b2b8-6b6aee9fd86b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 4 Sep 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO21 2RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | The Worthys | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75221000 - Military defence services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2020 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c709efc9-4d54-41c8-b2b8-6b6aee9fd86b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c709efc9-4d54-41c8-b2b8-6b6aee9fd86b 31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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