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title: "FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training)"
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# FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046b8f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement exercise for the FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service. This service falls under the services category and involves training and simulation in military electronic systems. The planned tender is valued between £50 million to £70 million GBP. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an e-Tendering system to be used. An Industry Day for interested businesses is scheduled for July 2024 in London, aiding in the preparation for contingent operations in defence and security sectors.

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the training and simulation services sector, particularly those with expertise in defence and security domains. Companies well-versed in delivering combined collective training exercises for maritime, land, air, space, and cyberspace operations would be well-suited to compete for this tender. This opportunity aligns with the Defence Exercise Programme, requiring simulation and fusion doctrine expertise, and offers businesses the chance to contribute to Tier 3 & 4, combined Joint Task Force exercises for Defence in the UK and overseas, ensuring preparedness for operational roles.

## Notice

The FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service is to be designed to deliver effective combined collective training exercises for commanders and staff in preparation for contingent operations in accordance with the Defence Exercise Programme (DXP). The service is to facilitate a level of support for development and delivery by including simulation and fusion doctrine as well as multi-domain integration. Primarily encompassing the five areas of operations: Maritime, Land, Air, Space and Cyberspace. Key deliverables will be Tier 3 & 4, combined Joint Task Force (JTF), computer assisted (CAX), dynamically scripted, command post exercises (CPXs) for Defence within the UK and overseas. Additional information: An Industry Day will be held in July 2024 for Industry attendance by registering with TechUK, London. To register see website at https://www.techuk.org/. FJCAST is to be in line with JSP822 Defence Training and Education v7.0 Feb 24, Volume 3: Collective Training v3.0 Feb 24 that provides definitions for collective training, such as: Tier 3 = Combined/Joint Task Force-level collective training. Tier 3 training prepares a Combined/Joint Task Force for operational employment or a Permanent Joint Operating Base (PJOB) for an operational role. It may be conducted in combined or joint contexts and on a UK, Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO, EU or Coalition Partner framework basis. Tier 4 = Strategic-level training. Tier 4 events prepare the Defence Crisis Management Organisation (DCMO) to manage crises and provide strategic direction for, and conduct of, operations at the Political-Military Strategic level. They may involve Other Government Department (OGD)/Non-Government Organisations, other International Organisations and/or NATO and the EU. The activities detailed in this PIN do not constitute the initiation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. This will be subject to a separate Contract notice. TUPE is likely to apply to this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016540-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 16:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016540-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.techuk.org/

## Provenance

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