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title: "705564451 Higher Education Institute Provision for a Level 5 & 6 Accredited Courses Contract Award Notice"
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# 705564451 Higher Education Institute Provision for a Level 5 & 6 Accredited Courses Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9c9b865-173a-47d0-9662-154a5cdd619b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Higher Education Institute Provision for Level 5 & 6 Accredited Courses" to the University of Portsmouth. The contract, valued at £798,405 GBP, is part of a four-year Framework Agreement. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the contract period runs from 20th March 2024 to 21st March 2028. The tender stage ended on 7th September 2023, and the contracting process has reached completion.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses in the higher education services sector, particularly those offering Level 5 & 6 Accredited Courses. SMEs may find this procurement suitable for bidding. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buying organisation, initiated this tender, located in the region of West Midlands and South West, United Kingdom. The context of this award provides insights into potential growth avenues for businesses in the education industry, aligning with the Framework Agreement's terms and requirements.

## Notice

This notice announces the award of a four year Framework Agreement for "Higher Education Institute Provision for Level 5 & 6 Accredited Courses". This notice also publishes the contract documents for transparency purposes. All redactions have been undertaken in accordance with the Freedom of Information 2000 Act Part 2, para 43 Commercial Interests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29edc08b-c16a-4f43-b572-448fc8654132 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £798,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £798,405 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 13:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29edc08b-c16a-4f43-b572-448fc8654132
- 8 Apr 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29edc08b-c16a-4f43-b572-448fc8654132

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29edc08b-c16a-4f43-b572-448fc8654132
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73020ab7-a308-4fd7-b9d9-7c73fe07c016
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/565813b5-ba64-4520-8745-8ae80a8927ce
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08d6a047-cd58-4a7f-8a26-726b9ffe8164
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d030097-3568-4c36-88bb-bc99115755f2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/534f6291-33ce-480f-bf1a-e6f8021d23cf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03483228-0bb4-43fb-85d7-2f23c58bd2cc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bf405f0-e1df-40e9-9e45-0b7c48e23a9b
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