--- title: "Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle- Request for information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-01-15" --- # Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle- Request for information Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7341505-ba98-4d10-834d-2aa32ece7431.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, England, has initiated a tender process titled "Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle- Request for information" in the promotional services category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 11th February 2024. The Ministry aims to lease an Army Branded Esports Expeditionary Vehicle to attend key engagement events across the UK, targeting demographics such as technologically minded young adults. This tender opportunity presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom to provide and deliver the required Army Branded Esports Expeditionary Vehicle. Businesses with expertise in promotional services, event management, and vehicle leasing are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence seeks suppliers who can support their aim of enhancing recruitment engagement through innovative means, particularly targeting niche audiences at national events like the INSOMNIA Gaming Festival. ## Notice This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the provision of an Army Engagement Capability Vehicle. CURRENT SITUATION In accordance with the Army Personnel Campaign Line of Operation 2 and current focus on Engage to Recruit the authority have identified ways to exploit and increase application volumes of Army recruits. The Army must exploit opportunities for recruitment enabling engagement of appropriate demographics. Technologically minded, young adults are just such a demographic. Engage to Recruit aspects have been introduced at the last INSOMNIA Esports event and the Army stand was the most visited stand with the most interaction. Army Esports has proved an extremely successful engagement tool for the Army, hitting the right audience, age group and hard to reach groups. Currently external engagement events require a large degree of time, logistics and costs to execute correctly. The Army requires an Army Branded Mobile Capability vehicle to attend these events. The authority would like to lease a Vehicle, not purchase one. OUR AIMS - WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE The Customer is looking for one or more Suppliers to deliver the following aims: - A Contracted solution to provide and deliver an Army Branded Esports Expeditionary Vehicle to the required specification and attend key engagement events across the UK such as INSOMNIA Gaming Festival. Daily use of the Vehicle will be required for 3-4 events per month during the Spring/ Summer/ Autumn period, events can be from 1-3 days each. Additional information: Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle RFI ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf13635-862a-48ce-a883-a3ee62ef03a8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HT | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342200 - Promotional services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2024 at 14:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf13635-862a-48ce-a883-a3ee62ef03a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cf13635-862a-48ce-a883-a3ee62ef03a8 15th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f1f2ce2-7961-4bbb-86f7-6e6f5bcd4070 n/a - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/72487333018D0D71F93D Army Engagement Expeditionary Vehicle RFI ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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