--- title: "713514450 - Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-05" --- # 713514450 - Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc0a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender process titled "713514450 - Provision of Actors for Role Play for the Training of Visiting Officers," classified under "Staff training services" (CPV code 80511000). This procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure and electronic submission method. The training is organised by the Bereavement and Aftercare Support (BAS) team, based in Ramillies Building, Marlborough Lines, Andover, and will be conducted at several locations including Easingwold, York, and various selected Garrisons. The contract duration is three years with the possibility of two additional option years. The tender period ends on 11 March 2025, with the award period starting on 12 March 2025. The estimated contract value is £147,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide professional acting services, particularly those specialising in role play and training scenarios. Companies with experience in staff training, especially involving military or bereavement support, would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a stable engagement over three years with the potential for extension, providing a steady stream of work. The procurement process is open and transparent, inviting all qualified suppliers to submit their proposals electronically in English. ## 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. Contract is for 3 years with 2 option years if required in the future. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Options: 2 x 12 months option years available after the original contract end date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003888-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | 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 | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2025 at 19:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003888-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59423 - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/926716840194D781C58B - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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