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title: "The Delivery of Apprenticeships to The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC)"
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# The Delivery of Apprenticeships to The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98cd59a-1152-408d-b130-b14ba62c8dba

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding of a contract for the delivery of apprenticeships to Service Personnel of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC). The contract, which falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, will see TQ Education and Training Ltd deliver the required services across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract, valued at £10,234,622 GBP, will run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2031. The tender stage concluded on 17 October 2024, with the award being published on 12 March 2025.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could find this tender particularly enriching due to its extensive scope and the sustained revenue over six years. Businesses capable of adapting and delivering comprehensive apprenticeship training on a large scale would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts and leverage this opportunity for substantial growth.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Delivery of Apprenticeships to The Royal Armoured Corps and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720bfdaf-60c2-45e4-99b5-c2bf87cd9386 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,234,622 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,234,622 |
| 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 8HT |
| 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 | TQ EDUCATION AND TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720bfdaf-60c2-45e4-99b5-c2bf87cd9386
- 29 Aug 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c85afc-4c4d-4ed6-8197-e872e6c9184e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720bfdaf-60c2-45e4-99b5-c2bf87cd9386
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c85afc-4c4d-4ed6-8197-e872e6c9184e
  29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2f885ae-6545-4552-a8a2-a5edc2874b5d
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ect/filesharing/flist/8473398/10584643/foldersFilesList.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1741775280316.1002117-1#fh
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58662

## Provenance

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