--- title: "Project CARVER RFI" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-03-06" --- # Project CARVER RFI Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ccdf6afc-0474-4ced-b199-bf4a070ed9a6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage for the "Project CARVER RFI," which focuses on providing modern and efficient training and support services for the Defence sector. The project's industry category is "Education and training services" (CPV code 80000000). Key locations include the West Midlands and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with a notable delivery address at postcode SN15 4XX. An industry webinar is scheduled for 12 March 2025 at 09:45-10:30 to discuss project updates, and early engagement ends on 1 November 2024. The contract value is estimated between £850 million and £1 billion, demonstrating the project's substantial scope and importance. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in education, training, and defence sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the MoD's commitment to inclusivity. Given the project's size and complexity, businesses with experience in delivering agile and responsive training solutions for the Defence landscape will be well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging early with the MoD and attending the upcoming webinar could provide valuable insights and an edge in the procurement process. ## Notice Contracts Finder - Early Engagement Notice for Project CARVER. Project CARVER aims to deliver modern and efficient training and support services that are agile and responsive to the changing Defence landscape. The training demand by type, volume and standard is determined by the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force and agreed with the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) annually. The aim of this RFI is to understand the current market position in relation to key themes, as outlined in the attached RFI document. The Contract value is currently estimated at: PS850M-PS1Bn. Update 06/03: DCTT is holding an Industry Webinar on 12/03/2025 at 0945-1030 to update on the progress being made with Project Carver. To register use this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/95be98e4-d477-48fe-80e6-b18bd649a3a6@be7760ed-5953-484b-ae95-d0a16dfa09e5 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eaacd2d-95ee-4957-8ef6-d1bf30993c0b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2025 at 14:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eaacd2d-95ee-4957-8ef6-d1bf30993c0b - 30 Sep 2024 at 16:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95004946-ff81-457b-be2a-34f1a24bb0bf - 30 Sep 2024 at 16:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11da869b-882a-4d17-a55a-8e49c7b21164 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eaacd2d-95ee-4957-8ef6-d1bf30993c0b 6th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95004946-ff81-457b-be2a-34f1a24bb0bf 30th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11da869b-882a-4d17-a55a-8e49c7b21164 30th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58814 Link to DSP Opportunity Listing to access RFI Document. ## Notice URLs - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/95be98e4-d477-48fe-80e6-b18bd649a3a6@be7760ed-5953-484b-ae95-d0a16dfa09e5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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