--- title: "Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-05" --- # Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1925e83-4ddd-4f69-9a30-fcb9ce0e8127.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of actors for role play as part of the training for Visiting Officers under the Bereavement and Aftercare Support team. The procurement falls under the industry category of staff training services (CPV code 80511000). The contract is valued at £147,000 and covers a period from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2028. The training sessions will take place at the Emergency Planning College in Easingwold, York, and various other garrisons across the United Kingdom. The tender, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 11 March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional acting services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms experienced in role play training and feedback can enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence. The procurement method being an open procedure allows for wide participation, promoting competition and presenting growth potential for qualified suppliers in the training services industry. ## Notice The Bereavement and Aftercare Support (BAS) Team is located in Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Andover, and is responsible for the training of Visiting Officers (VO), whose job is to support Army bereaved families. BAS plans to run 15 courses each year split between the Emergency Planning College, Easingwold, York, YO61 3EG and other selected Garrisons as required such as Stafford, South Wales, Colchester, Aldershot. Courses cater for a maximum of 35 students, drawn from regular and reserve Army units, and last for three days, with the third day being devoted to role-play with professional actors. The role play is based on five syndicates of seven students each, and uses 20 pre-written scenarios, issued by the Authority, spread between three female and two male actors on each course of 35 students - this requirement will vary if there are fewer students on the course as explained in Para 5 below. Each student conducts one role-play of 15-20 minutes, followed by 15-20 minutes critique and discussion, which requires feed-back from the actor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fb37b3-dc90-4dea-9478-ab66acd58fb9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £147,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2025 at 19:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fb37b3-dc90-4dea-9478-ab66acd58fb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fb37b3-dc90-4dea-9478-ab66acd58fb9 5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59423 Opportunity Listing within the Defence Sourcing Portal for this requirement with link to the ITT upon expression of interest. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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