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title: "The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) combined contract."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049659"
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published: "2025-03-14"
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# The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC) combined contract.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049659

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## Summary

In a recent public procurement process, the Ministry of Defence is seeking to award a contract for the provision of apprenticeship training services to soldiers of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC). The procurement, classified under the education and training services industry (CPV code 80000000), aims to support the Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) and spans over six years starting from 1 August 2025, contingent upon continued funding from the apprenticeship levy or Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The procurement stage is presently active, with the tender period set to conclude on 17 October 2024, and the award period commencing the same day. The open procurement method is used, and submissions will be accepted electronically or in written form.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, especially those experienced in handling large-scale apprenticeship programmes. Being a contract from the Ministry of Defence, it provides a stable and substantial revenue stream over the six-year period. Companies with robust management, technical expertise, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality training programmes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this programme could also enhance the reputation of the successful bidder in the public sector and potentially lead to more opportunities in government contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of a supplier to deliver Apprenticeships to Service Personnel of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps ( RAVC). The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) delivers apprenticeship training to Soldiers of the British Army. The Authority is seeking Service Providers to support delivery of the apprenticeship to the RAC and RAVC . The Contract duration will be 6 years from 01 August 2025 (Subject to continued provision of apprenticeship levy or Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of a supplier to deliver Apprenticeships to Service Personnel of The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) and The Royal Army Veterinary Corps ( RAVC). The Army Apprenticeship Programme (AAP) delivers apprenticeship training to Soldiers of the British Army. The Authority is seeking Service Providers to support delivery of the apprenticeship to the AGC and RMP. The Contract duration will be 6 years from 01 August 2025 (Subject to continued provision of apprenticeship levy or Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009364-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 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 | £11,211,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,234,622 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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

- 14 Mar 2025 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009364-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008891-2025
- 29 Aug 2024 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027578-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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