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title: "Provision of Services for Exercise RUCKSACK 2025 - 2028"
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# Provision of Services for Exercise RUCKSACK 2025 - 2028

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9c2b54c-9b2f-4c14-ab9c-dfe761279964

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of services for Exercise RUCKSACK 2025-2028. The contract, focusing on sports-event organisation services, is valued at £1,225,249.32 GBP and includes all options from the initial period until 11 February 2025, with three possible extensions up to 12 February 2028. The awarded contract involves the British Army’s annual snowboarding and freestyle skiing championships held over 21 days in Germany. Key dates include the contract start on 23 July 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 16 August 2024. The procurement method utilised was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sports-event organisation services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale events for the Defence sector. SMEs, in particular, should find this tender appealing given the suitability criteria. The contract's long duration provides stability and potential for recurring business, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the European region. The Ministry of Defence as a contracting authority is a prestigious client, suggesting further future opportunities and partnerships.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS CONTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED. Exercise RUCKSACK is the annual British Army Snowboarding & Freestyle Skiing Championships which is open to Regular and Reserve British Army personnel. The event takes place over 21 days and is scheduled outside of peak holiday periods. This contract expires 11 February 2025 with 3 options to extend the duration to 12 February 2028. The awarded value includes all options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d69e41e-6d44-45e4-b2c6-fcf69cc80f2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2024 - 12 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,225,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,225,249 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUHPOLDING TOURISMUS KU ANSTALT DES ÖFFLENTLICHEN RECHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d69e41e-6d44-45e4-b2c6-fcf69cc80f2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d69e41e-6d44-45e4-b2c6-fcf69cc80f2e
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96296c7f-23bf-4844-ade2-6131f64f486e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6889ad66-55b6-44ad-bac7-85ac44a771a4

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