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title: "Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support"
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# Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf894ff9-84a2-45a5-a3f9-57e8af767421

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Specialist Adult Learning Research and Horizon Scanning Support" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on adult education services. The contract, valued at £540,345, was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd and is set to run from 18 November 2021 to 17 November 2024. This tender was initiated under a selective procurement method via a call-off from an existing framework. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 8 October 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult learning and educational support services. Companies that can offer expertise in adapting training and compliance to evolving educational policies, particularly those with a background in governmental or military sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may especially benefit, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs, as they often bring innovative solutions and agility that larger firms may lack.

## Notice

For transparency purposes only. Provision of support the Army, providing specialist adult learning support, facilitating Army training and education compliance with Department for Education (DfE) policy. This requires an outward facing, horizon scanning research capability, searching for Government policy changes or new initiatives and reporting of changes back to the Army with advice on implementing the changes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa822aba-07c2-42eb-a2ff-e36f679e163f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 17 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,345 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa822aba-07c2-42eb-a2ff-e36f679e163f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa822aba-07c2-42eb-a2ff-e36f679e163f
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bdfc458-0d6f-4c56-83c1-4910ec4767da

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