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title: "This Contract has already been awarded and this Notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations - Provision of Defence OSINT Training Programme"
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# This Contract has already been awarded and this Notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations - Provision of Defence OSINT Training Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d847e510-3fc6-4669-a708-05858d18f62f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Defence OSINT Training Programme", aimed at training analysts in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) activities related to Defence requirements. This procurement, classified under "Specialist training services" within the goods category, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,165,626.48, commenced on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2025. The procurement process reached its conclusion with the award notice published on 27th October 2021, following the tender period that ended on 7th September 2021 in Corsham, England.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those offering training services and expertise in intelligence analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on defence and training solutions would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes. Potential competitors should consider the specific needs outlined by the Ministry of Defence, as well as their capacity to deliver specialised training services effectively to enhance their chances of success in future tenders.

## Notice

This programme is to train analysts to conduct Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) activity for specific use against Defence requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414f26b-114f-4c9b-adbd-7096aa1931fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,165,626 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,165,626 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414f26b-114f-4c9b-adbd-7096aa1931fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9414f26b-114f-4c9b-adbd-7096aa1931fa
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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