--- title: "PROVISION OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR ARMY WINTER SPORTS (AWSA) EXERCISES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C" published: "2019-07-30" --- # PROVISION OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR ARMY WINTER SPORTS (AWSA) EXERCISES Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f09fce44-36e8-4120-aede-e43a47dd6e9f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Services and Facilities for Army Winter Sports (AWSA) Exercises" for sports-event organisation services. This procurement process, conducted using a selective method, is currently complete and has a contract value of £3,159,452. The contract period spans from 26th July 2019 to 30th April 2023. The procurement process was initiated to support up to six 4-year contracts for various winter sports exercises, including events like the Spartan Hike and the Rucksack championships, located in regions across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland UK. The tender was officially awarded on 5th June 2019, with the award notice published on 30th July 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports event management and related services. Companies experienced in organizing large-scale sporting events, particularly those familiar with military contexts, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this opportunity, as the procurement process actively encourages their participation. The various exercises hosting hundreds of competitors and officials create a demand for expertise in logistics, hospitality, and event planning, making this a lucrative segment for businesses in the sector. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement for up to six 4 Year contracts to deliver Army Winter Sports Association (AWSA) EXERCISES. EXERCISES are: SPARTAN HIKE (Alpine and Nordic competitions hosting an estimated 450 competitors and 40 officials); RUCKSACK (the British Army and Inter-Service cross country and biathlon ski championships for up to 200 athletes and 40 officials); PIPEDOWN (Alpine and Nordic competitions hosting an estimated 400 competitors and 40 officials); LIONS CHALLENGE (British Army Alpine ski Championships hosting approximately 120 athletes, 25 officials and 100 sponsors and VIPs); TELEMARK TITAN (Telemark ski training and competitions hosting up to 150 competitors and 15 officials) and; SNOWJACK (Snowboarding events for up to an estimated 250 competitors each year). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'DE-Bielefeld: Sports-event organisation services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d3a8f-cb9a-4a46-8fa2-5e97f8d8f873 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2019 | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,159,452 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,159,452 | | 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, C&C, C&C | | Locality | BIELEFELD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | BF1 0AP | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2019 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d3a8f-cb9a-4a46-8fa2-5e97f8d8f873 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d3a8f-cb9a-4a46-8fa2-5e97f8d8f873 30th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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