--- title: "Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) for The Provision of Sub-Aqua Diving - 713253451" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d759" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d759" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d759.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d759.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARMY COMMERCIAL, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-01-30" --- # Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) for The Provision of Sub-Aqua Diving - 713253451 Buyer: ARMY COMMERCIAL, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d759 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d759) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d759.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Army Commercial, Ministry of Defence, pertains to a Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) for the provision of sub-aqua diving services, falling under the sporting services category (CPV: 92600000). The contract, awarded to Stoney Cove Ltd, seeks to support Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) by developing the leadership and resilience skills of Defence Service Personnel through sub-aqua diving. This service is to be conducted as per strict Defence Diving Regulations and will be based in the UK, specifically near Gamecock Barracks, Nuneaton. The contract has been marked complete and was formally signed on the 30th of January, 2024, with a value of £850,000 and a duration of three years, including two additional one-year options. This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses operating within the adventure training and diving sectors. Companies like Stoney Cove Ltd, which are capable of meeting stringent Defence Diving Regulations and are situated within close proximity to Gamecock Barracks, are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, businesses that can provide specialised training in high-stress environments and have the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Defence as a Commercial MOD Approved Centre (ComMAC) would find this contract within their capabilities and advantageous for expanding their service offerings to the Defence sector. ## Notice Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) seeks to improve the operational capability of Defence by developing its Service Personnel through the provision of Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT). Sub-Aqua diving remains a cornerstone JSAT activity and is particularly effective at developing an individual's understanding of how they respond to stress and nurturing effective coping strategies. The requirement objectives are; A provision of UK-based sub-aqua diving to enable Army Adventurous Training Centre (AATC) to achieve the Statement Of Training Requirement for BSAC Ocean Diver and Sports Diver courses. To deliver this end state safely and in accordance with BSAC, Defence Diving Regulations and AATC policies and operating procedures. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT) seeks to improve the operational capability of Defence by developing its Service Personnel through the provision of Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT). Sub-Aqua diving remains a cornerstone JSAT activity and is particularly effective at developing an individual's understanding of how they respond to stress and nurturing effective coping strategies. The requirement objectives are; A provision of UK-based sub-aqua diving to enable Army Adventurous Training Centre (AATC) to achieve the Statement Of Training Requirement for BSAC Ocean Diver and Sports Diver courses. To deliver this end state safely and in accordance with BSAC, Defence Diving Regulations and AATC policies and operating procedures. Military diving is bound by strict rules and regulations and any supplier must be a Commercial MOD Approved Centre (ComMAC). JSAT Diving is also bound by JSP 286 The Defence Diving Manual, meaning that any diving that takes place whether in house or commercially must comply with the manual. This will be a 3 year contract with 2x1 year options Options: 2 x 1 year ### Procurement Information The Authority intends to award a contract to Stoney Cove Ltd for the provision of sub-aqua diving to enable the continued delivery of the Statement of Training Requirement for Joint Service Adventurous Training (JSAT). Military diving is bound by strict rules and regulations and any supplier must be a Commercial MOD Approved Centre (ComMAC). JSAT Diving is also bound by JSP 286 The Defence Diving Manual, meaning that any diving that takes place whether in house or commercially must comply with the manual. Stoney Cove Ltd is currently the only supplier capable of delivering the required services in line with the safety parameters set through JSP 286, having been audited by JSAT Diving. Additionally, any prospective supplier must be situated within 10 miles of Gamecock Barracks, Nuneaton, which is where JSAT student accommodation is provided. There are no other dive schools within the area that can deliver the services required and transferring students further away is not feasible as they are on a training schedule. This leaves Stoney Cove Ltd as the only viable supplier. The Authority considers that the contract may be awarded on the basis of the justification set out in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023: Schedule 5, paragraph 6 The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003104-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £850,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARMY COMMERCIAL, 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STONEY COVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services - 92600000 - Sporting services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003104-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ministry-of-defence-commercial ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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