--- title: "Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)" published: "2018-11-23" --- # Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), has initiated a tender titled "Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST)" aimed at providing operational-level training expertise for joint warfare. This public procurement opportunity is classified under services, specifically focused on training aids and devices, and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 December 2018. The contract is anticipated to start in October 2019 and run until January 2026, with the possibility of extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training and simulation services, particularly those offering expertise in military electronic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement method, which involves a selective approach and negotiated procedures. Companies with capabilities in developing training aids, simulation technology, or related services can leverage this opportunity to expand their business within the defence sector. ## Notice Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) will provide Joint Operational level training expertise to support Joint Warfare (JW) with aspects of the design, planning, preparation, delivery and reporting of Joint Operational training for small and medium scale operations. JCAST will support JW in its remit to help train commanders and staff from all 3 Services and other partner nations, at Tiers 2+, 3 and potentially Tier 4 (small, medium and large scale contingent operations); also supporting the Contingent Capability Requirements and Standards (CCRS) process. The single statement of user need that JCAST will deliver against is: "The User (DJW) requires support to deliver Combined Joint Task Force Exercises in order to prepare Joint Task Force Headquarters for Operations." It is anticipated that the initial contract duration shall run for 4 years from April 2020 until end of March 2024. Also, that the Authority shall have irrevocable options to extend the contract by a further 2 x 1 year until end of March 2026. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents. 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-Bristol: Training aids and devices.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48eb33-9b34-43a5-9e09-703fbf812b9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 1 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 39162200 - Training aids and devices - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 23 Nov 2018 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48eb33-9b34-43a5-9e09-703fbf812b9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48eb33-9b34-43a5-9e09-703fbf812b9b 23rd November 2018 - 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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